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How to get fromAthlone to Ballinaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Ballina by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Manulla Junction to Ballinatrain train Ic
    2h 32m
    €14–20

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 430
    3h 34m
    €20–28

  3. Drive 132.1 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Ballinacar car 132.1 km
    1h 39m
    €23–33

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus 22
    3h 48m
    €32–47

Athlone to Ballina by train

Calendar78Weekly Trains
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Ballina via Manulla Junction in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Ballina Bus Stn via Longford Stn in around 3h 48m.

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