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How to get fromBantry to Athloneby taxi, train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bantry to Athlone by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Bantry to Killarneytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Re / ...
    5h 23m
    €156–191

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bantry to Killarney Bus Stationbus bus 270
    2. Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Re / ...
    7h 7m
    €36–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bantry to Cork Bus Stationbus bus 236
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Athlone Stationbus bus 72
    8h 2m
    €38–57

  4. Drive 274.7 km

    1. Drive from Bantry to Athlonecar car 274.7 km
    3h 35m
    €46–66

  5. Bus, train via Cork

    1. Take the bus from Bantry to South Mallbus bus 236
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train 217 / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Re / ...
    7h 21m
    €37–56

  6. Bus via Kilmartin Centre

    1. Take the bus from Bantry to South Mallbus bus 236
    2. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Kilmartin Centrebus bus
    8h 56m
    €42–63

Bantry to Athlone by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bantry, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Bantry to Athlone Station via Cork Bus Station and Limerick Colbert Station in around 8h 2m.

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