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Athlone to County Londonderry buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Athlone and County Londonderry takes 7h 13m and the fastest bus takes 6h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to County Londonderry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 13m
Duration
236 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

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  1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus bus 763
  2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Main Streetbus bus 212 / ...
6h 36m
£20–132

Athlone to County Londonderry bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Athlone and County Londonderry. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Athlone is at 7:30 PM which arrives into County Londonderry at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport T1 and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athlone to County Londonderry? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Athlone to County Londonderry.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 235.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and County Londonderry, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Arcadia to Main Street via Dublin Airport T1 and Grand Central Station Stand 7 in around 6h 36m.

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