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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 via Portarlington

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rosscarbery N71 to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 230
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 47m
    €43–63

  2. Bus, train

    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 24m
    €42–59

  3. Drive  271 km

    1. Drive from Rosscarbery to Athlonecar car 271 km
    3h 18m
    €49–70

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rosscarbery to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 237
    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 50m
    €53–75

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Rosscarbery N71 to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus bus 707
    3. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Arcadiabus bus 763
    7h 52m
    €46–64

Rosscarbery to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Rosscarbery to Athlone Stn via Cork Bus Stn and Limerick Colbert in around 7h 50m.

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