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

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

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  1. Line 330 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shannon Town Centre to Ennis Stationbus bus 330
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 59m
    €24–34

  2. Drive 125.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shannon to Athlonecar car 125.7 km
    1h 31m
    €22–31

  3. Line 343 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shannon Town Centre to Limerick Colbertbus bus 343
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    4h 11m
    €33–46

  4. Line 343 bus, bus via Kilmartin Ctr

    1. Take the bus from Shannon Town Centre to William Streetbus bus 343
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus bus Ul06
    4h 38m
    €38–54

Shannon to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert in around 4h 11m.

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