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

By bus and train

To get from Ballineen to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 236 bus from Murragh station to Parnell Place station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 850 bus from Thurles Train Station Car Park station to Athlone Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 32 min.

392min
Bus - 236236
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 850850
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Murragh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ballineen
  • 2
    Bus - 236236
    Wait for bus
    236
    Cork
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parnell Place
    ID 255021
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    650 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thurles
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thurles Train Station Car Park
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Athlone Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 991001
    163 min
  • 10
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 236, 251 and RAIL

To get from Ballineen to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 236 bus from Murragh station to Parnell Place station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 251 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Galway (Ceannt) station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 48 min.

408min
Bus - 236236
Bus - 251251
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Murragh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ballineen
  • 2
    Bus - 236236
    Wait for bus
    236
    Cork
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parnell Place
    ID 255021
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coburg Street
    ID 258971
    550 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Galway Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galway Bus Station
    ID 555041
    185 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    63 min
  • 10
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ballineen to Athlone

The distance between Ballineen, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 294.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 392 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballineen to Athlone 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 Ballineen

Ballineen is located at Ballineen, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Murragh.

Bus stations close to Ballineen:

  • Murragh

Public transit stations close to Athlone, Ireland

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Barrack St Church.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Barrack St Church
  • Gleeson Street
  • Grovelands

Alternative route by bus and train via 236, 251 and RAIL

To get from Ballineen to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 236 bus from Murragh station to Parnell Place station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 251 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Galway (Ceannt) station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 48 min.

408min
Bus - 236236
Bus - 251251
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Murragh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ballineen
  • 2
    Bus - 236236
    Wait for bus
    236
    Cork
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parnell Place
    ID 255021
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coburg Street
    ID 258971
    550 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Galway Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galway Bus Station
    ID 555041
    185 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    63 min
  • 10
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 392 minutes, using Bus line 236, Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line 850.

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

    The alternative route takes 408 minutes, using Bus line 236, Bus line 251, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ballineen and Athlone in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ballineen to Athlone in Ireland?

    The 236 bus line goes from Cork station near Ballineen to Parnell Place station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Athlone station near Athlone in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Ballineen and Athlone in Ireland by bus and train is about 6 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ballineen to get to Athlone in Ireland?

    Get on the 236 bus from the Cork stop near Ballineen in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ballineen and Athlone in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Athlone stop, which is closest to Athlone in Ireland.

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