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How to get fromClonakilty to Athloneby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Portarlington

    best
    1. Take the bus from Clonakilty N71 to Cork Saint Patrick's Quaybus bus 230
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train 217 / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Re / ...
    6h 50m
    €34–52

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Clonakilty N71 to University Hospitalbus bus 230
    2. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train 217 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    7h 18m
    €32–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Clonakilty N71 to Cork Saint Patrick's Quaybus bus 230
    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
    7h 14m
    €35–53

  4. Drive 258.1 km

    1. Drive from Clonakilty to Athlonecar car 258.1 km
    3h 7m
    €44–63

  5. Bus via Kilmartin Centre

    1. Take the bus from Clonakilty N71 to Cork Saint Patrick's Quaybus bus 230
    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 2m
    €39–59

Clonakilty to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Clonakilty N71 to Athlone Station via Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, Cork Bus Station, and Limerick Colbert Station in around 7h 14m.

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