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

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Bantry in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 229 bus from St Patricks Quay station to Bantry station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 15 min.

495min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 229229
Walk to Bantry
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
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    86 min
  • 4
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    143 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Patricks Quay
    670 m • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 229229
    Wait for bus
    229
    Bantry
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bantry
    ID 256041
    115 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bantry
    Walk to
    Bantry
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 850, INTERCITY and 229

To get from Athlone to Bantry in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 850 bus from Athlone Station station to Thurles Train Station Car Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 229 bus from St Patricks Quay station to Bantry station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 15 min.

495min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 850850
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 229229
Walk to Bantry
Leaves from Athlone Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 991001
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Thurles Train Station Car Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thurles Train Station Car Park
    165 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thurles
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Patricks Quay
    670 m • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 229229
    Wait for bus
    229
    Bantry
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bantry
    ID 256041
    115 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bantry
    Walk to
    Bantry
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Bantry

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Bantry, Ireland is approximately 487.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 495 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Bantry 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 Bantry, Ireland

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

Bus stations close to Bantry:

  • Bantry

Alternative route by bus and train via 850, INTERCITY and 229

To get from Athlone to Bantry in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 850 bus from Athlone Station station to Thurles Train Station Car Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 229 bus from St Patricks Quay station to Bantry station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 15 min.

495min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 850850
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 229229
Walk to Bantry
Leaves from Athlone Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 991001
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Thurles Train Station Car Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thurles Train Station Car Park
    165 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thurles
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Patricks Quay
    670 m • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 229229
    Wait for bus
    229
    Bantry
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bantry
    ID 256041
    115 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bantry
    Walk to
    Bantry
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 495 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line 229.

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

    The alternative route takes 495 minutes, using Bus line 850, Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line 229.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 15 min.

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

    The RAIL train line goes from Athlone station near Athlone to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Dublin Heuston station near Bantry in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Athlone and Bantry in Ireland by train and bus is about 8 hr 15 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Dublin Heuston stop, which is closest to Bantry in Ireland.

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