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The average bus between Athlone and Newtownforbes takes 1h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Newtownforbes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Athlone and Newtownforbes. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Newtownforbes at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Newtownforbes. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn station and arriving at Longford Stn station via Longford Stn station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Athlone to Newtownforbes bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Newtownforbes bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Stn station.
The distance between Athlone and Newtownforbes is 38.8 km. The road distance is 48 km.
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 1h.
