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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 Portarlingtontrain803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Limerick JunctiontrainIc
    2h 36m
    €15–23
  2. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus72
    3h 40m
    €19–34
  3. Drive 132.6 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Limerick Junctioncar132.6 km
    2h 5m
    €23–32
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus850
    3h 48m
    €15–21

Athlone to Limerick Junction by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Limerick Junction, Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Limerick Junction via Portarlington in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Station to Limerick Colbert Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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