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How to get fromRosscarbery to Athloneby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rosscarbery to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rosscarbery N71 to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 230
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 26m
    €42–61

  2. Bus, train via Thurles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rosscarbery N71 to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 230
    2. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    7h 29m
    €41–58

  3. Drive  271 km

    1. Drive from Rosscarbery to Athlonecar car 271 km
    3h 18m
    €47–67

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rosscarbery N71 to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    7h 38m
    €47–67

  5. Bus via Kilmartin Ctr

    1. Take the bus from Rosscarbery N71 to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus bus
    8h 17m
    €49–70

Rosscarbery to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Rosscarbery, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Rosscarbery N71 to Athlone Stn via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and Limerick Colbert in around 7h 38m.

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