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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Portarlington

    best
    1. Take the bus from Skibbereen 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 59m
    €45–65

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Skibbereen to University Hosplbus 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
    €44–70

  3. Drive 273.2 km

    1. Drive from Skibbereen to Athlonecar car 273.2 km
    3h 44m
    €47–67

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Skibbereen 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 58m
    €49–69

Skibbereen to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Skibbereen to Athlone Stn via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and Limerick Colbert in around 7h 58m.

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