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Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Derry Airport (LDY) and Athlone takes 10h 21m and the fastest bus takes 7h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 21m
Duration
309 km
Distance
€65
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus bus 64
  2. Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 30
  3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
8h 38m
€52–75

Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Derry Airport (LDY) and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derry Airport (LDY) is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Athlone at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulsterbus Depot and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 309.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Athlone Stn via Ulsterbus Depot, Donegal, and Cavan Bus Stn in around 8h 38m.

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