What is the cheapest way to get from Bandon to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Bandon to Athlone is to train and bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bandon to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Bandon to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Bandon and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Bandon to Athlone station. However, there are services departing from Bandon and arriving at Athlone Station via Cork Bus Station and Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Bandon to Athlone?

The distance between Bandon and Athlone is 292 km. The road distance is 238.1 km.

How do I travel from Bandon to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Bandon to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €30 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Bandon to Athlone?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Bandon to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bandon to Athlone bus from?

Bandon to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bandon to Athlone?

The best way to get from Bandon to Athlone is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Bandon to Athlone bus arrive?

Bandon to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert Station.

Can I drive from Bandon to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Bandon to Athlone is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Bandon to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.

Bandon to Athlone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bandon to Athlone by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain 217 / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Re / ...
6h 19m
€32–50
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain 217 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus 850
6h 56m
€30–47
Drive 238.1 km
1. Drive from Bandon to Athlonecar 238.1 km
2h 50m
€40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Athlone Stationbus 72
6h 58m
€34–50
Bus via Kilmartin Centre
1. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Kilmartin Centrebus Ul06
7h 46m
€38–56

Bandon to Athlone by bus and train

66Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292.1 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Bandon to Athlone via University Hospital, Summerhill North, Cork, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bandon to Athlone Station via Cork Bus Station and Limerick Colbert Station in around 6h 58m.

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