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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rosscarbery to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    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 / ...
    5h 39m
    €43–63

  2. 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

  3. Drive  271 km

    1. Drive from Rosscarbery to Athlonecar car 271 km
    3h 18m
    €48–69

  4. 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

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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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