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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Castlecomerbus bus 838
    3h 39m
    €17–26

  2. Train, line 897 bus

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Castlecomerbus bus 897
    4h 26m
    €24–35

  3. Drive  96.4 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Castlecomercar car 96.4 km
    1h 33m
    €17–25

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 73
    3h 46m
    €24–32

  5. Bus via Portlaoise JFL Ave

    1. Take the bus from Athlone TUS to Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Avebus bus 10062 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Castlecomerbus bus 838
    5h 5m
    €17–24

Athlone to Castlecomer by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 128.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Castlecomer, IE-KK, Ireland?

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 14m.

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