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How to get fromKilrush to Athloneby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Stationbus bus 336
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 23m
    €17–37

  2. Bus via Oranmore

    1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Stationbus bus 336
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Oranmore Northbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Oranmore North to Arcadiabus bus 763
    5h 5m
    €30–55

  3. Drive 152.9 km

    1. Drive from Kilrush to Athlonecar car 152.9 km
    2h 4m
    €26–38

  4. Bus, train via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Stationbus bus 336
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Galway Ceanntbus bus 51
    3. Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 5m
    €26–50

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aldi Kilrush to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 335
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus bus Ul06
    6h 59m
    €39–59

Kilrush to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Kilrush, IE-CE, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kilrush to Arcadia via Ennis Station and Oranmore North in around 5h 5m.

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