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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mallow to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 13m
    €21–29

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mallow to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    4h 31m
    €20–26

  3. Drive 179.1 km

    1. Drive from Mallow to Athlonecar car 179.1 km
    2h 11m
    €31–44

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mallow to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    4h 33m
    €35–49

  5. Bus via Oranmore

    1. Take the bus from Mallow to Oranmore Northbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Oranmore North to Arcadiabus bus 763
    5h 50m
    €34–47

Mallow to Athlone by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Mallow to Athlone via Portarlington in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mallow to Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert in around 4h 33m.

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