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How to get fromAthlone to Limerick Junctionby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    3h 26m
    €16–26

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus bus 850
    3h 52m
    €16–20

  3. Drive 132.6 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Limerick Junctioncar car 132.6 km
    2h 5m
    €23–33

  4. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    4h
    €33–47

Athlone to Limerick Junction by train

Calendar67Weekly Trains
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Limerick Junction, Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Limerick Junction via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Golden Island to Thurles Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €11–14 and the journey takes 2h 42m.

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