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How to get from Athlone to Ballincollig by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Ballincollig in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Galway (Ceannt) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 251 bus and finally take the 220 bus from South Terrace station to Emc Terminus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 59 min.

359min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 251251
Bus - 220220
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Coach Stn
    ID 511201
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Cork Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andersons Quay
    ID 11052
    180 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Terrace
    ID 240911
    800 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    Ovens
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Emc Terminus
    Ride to bus station
    Emc Terminus
    ID 245791
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Athlone to Ballincollig in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Athlone, Athlone B&Q station to Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 251 bus and finally take the 220 bus from South Terrace station to Emc Terminus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 39 min.

339min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - 251251
Bus - 220220
Leaves from Athlone, Athlone B&Q

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone B&Q
    1.07 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City)
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atu Galway City
    ID 522811
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Cork Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andersons Quay
    ID 11052
    170 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Terrace
    ID 240911
    800 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    Ovens
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Emc Terminus
    Ride to bus station
    Emc Terminus
    ID 245791
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Ballincollig

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Ballincollig, Ireland is approximately 288.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 359 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Ballincollig by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Athlone

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Radisson Hotel.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Radisson Hotel
  • John Broderick St
  • Barrack St Church

Public transit stations close to Ballincollig, Ireland

Ballincollig is located at Ballincollig, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Emc Terminus.

Bus stations close to Ballincollig:

  • Emc Terminus
  • Ballincollig
  • Ovens

By bus

To get from Athlone to Ballincollig in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Athlone, Athlone B&Q station to Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 251 bus and finally take the 220 bus from South Terrace station to Emc Terminus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 39 min.

339min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - 251251
Bus - 220220
Leaves from Athlone, Athlone B&Q

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone B&Q
    1.07 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City)
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atu Galway City
    ID 522811
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Cork Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andersons Quay
    ID 11052
    170 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Terrace
    ID 240911
    800 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    Ovens
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Emc Terminus
    Ride to bus station
    Emc Terminus
    ID 245791
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Athlone to Ballincollig?

    The fastest way takes 359 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 251, Bus line 220.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Athlone to Ballincollig?

    The alternative route takes 339 minutes, using Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION, Bus line 251, Bus line 220.

  • Is there a direct train between Athlone and Ballincollig in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Athlone to Ballincollig in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Athlone station near Athlone to Galway (Ceannt) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Galway (Ceannt) station near Ballincollig in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Athlone to Ballincollig in Ireland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Athlone and Ballincollig in Ireland by train and bus is about 5 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Athlone to get to Ballincollig in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Athlone station near Athlone in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Athlone and Ballincollig in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Galway (Ceannt) stop, which is closest to Ballincollig in Ireland.

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