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

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Macroom 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 51 bus and finally take the 40 bus from Parnell Place station to Macroom station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 54 min.

414min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 5151
Bus - 4040
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 Bus Station
    ID 555041
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Cork
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parnell Place
    ID 255021
    260 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Tralee
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Macroom
    Ride to bus station
    Macroom
    ID 356141
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, 251 and 40

To get from Athlone to Macroom 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 40 bus from Parnell Place station to Macroom station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 54 min.

414min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 251251
Bus - 4040
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
    Parnell Place
    ID 255021
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Tralee
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Macroom
    Ride to bus station
    Macroom
    ID 356141
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Macroom

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Macroom, Ireland is approximately 343.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 414 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Macroom 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 Macroom, Ireland

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

Bus stations close to Macroom:

  • Macroom
  • Masseytown Terrace

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, 251 and 40

To get from Athlone to Macroom 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 40 bus from Parnell Place station to Macroom station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 54 min.

414min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 251251
Bus - 4040
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
    Parnell Place
    ID 255021
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Tralee
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Macroom
    Ride to bus station
    Macroom
    ID 356141
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 414 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 51, Bus line 40.

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

    The alternative route takes 414 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 251, Bus line 40.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Athlone to Macroom 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 Macroom in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Athlone and Macroom in Ireland by train and bus is about 6 hr 54 min.

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

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

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