There are 4 ways to get from Rosscarbery to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Portarlington
best- Take the bus from Rosscarbery N71 to Cork Patrick's Quaybus 230
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 38m€43–63Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Rosscarbery N71 to Cork Patrick's Quaybus 230
- Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus 850
6h 56m€41–58Drive 271 km
- Drive from Rosscarbery to Athlonecar 271 km
3h 18m€47–67Bus
- Take the bus from Rosscarbery N71 to Cork Patrick's Quaybus 230
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
7h 38m€47–67
Rosscarbery to Athlone by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rosscarbery to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Rosscarbery to Athlone is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rosscarbery to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Rosscarbery N71 and arriving at Athlone Stn via Cork Bus Stn and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Rosscarbery and Athlone is 327 km. The road distance is 271 km.
The best way to get from Rosscarbery to Athlone without a car is to bus and train via Portarlington which takes 5h 38m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Rosscarbery to Athlone, including transfers.
Rosscarbery to Athlone bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, depart from Rosscarbery N71 station.
Rosscarbery to Athlone bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, arrive at Cork Patrick's Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rosscarbery to Athlone is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Rosscarbery to Athlone.
There are 74+ hotels available in Athlone.
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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Cork to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 (0) 21 7011288
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Cork Connect
Bus from Rosscarbery N71 to Cork Patrick's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- West Cork Connect
Bus from Rosscarbery N71 to Cork Patrick's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- West Cork Connect
Bus from Rosscarbery N71 to Cork Patrick's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- West Cork Connect
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