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Is there a bus service from Athlone to Clonmacnoise?

  • 28-12-2021 11:16PM
    #1
    Spanish Eyes
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    I have typed every search option I could think of and nothing seems to come up re the above. But I might be missing something.

    Hope you can help, it is for a senior relative with the bus pass, taking the train to Athlone for a few days break in March and wants to see the monastic site via public transport.

    Many thanks if you can assist.



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  • #2
    Fighting Tao
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    TFI journey planner will tell you.



  • #3
    Spanish Eyes
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    Thanks, I'll have a look at that later.



  • #4
    elperello
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    I don't think there is a bus service but this is the best way to visit Clonmacnoise starting in Athlone with a 90 minute boat trip.

    On arrival at Clonmacnoise you get 90 minutes to visit the monastic site and then a private bus takes you back to Athlone.

    Details here - https://www.vikingtoursireland.ie/public-sailings/clonmacnoise-cruise/

    The only catch is that they don't start until April 9th but I thought I'd let you know in case plans change.



  • #5
    Spanish Eyes
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118386361#Comment_118386361

    Thank you. He (relative) had seen info about the boat trip alright, but is wary of boats, don't ask!, so was wondering about other ways of getting there.

    I wouldn't mind doing that trip on the boat myself, sounds great. One for the staycation list!



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