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How to get fromAthlone to Fethardby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Thurles to Fethardtaxi taxi
    2h 47m
    €54–77

  2. Train, bus, line 393 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Urlingfordbus bus 858
    3. Take the bus from Urlingford to Fethardbus bus 393
    4h 47m
    €20–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurlesbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Thurles to Fethardbus bus 393 / ...
    4h 34m
    €21–25

  4. Drive 124.6 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Fethardcar car 124.6 km
    1h 49m
    €21–31

Athlone to Fethard by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Fethard, IE-TA, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Golden Island to Fethard via Thurles in around 4h 34m.

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