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

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There are 6 ways to get from Athlone to Ballybofey by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballybofeybus bus 964
    4h 48m
    €31–39

  2. Drive  185.7 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Ballybofeycar car 185.7 km
    2h 49m
    €32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorrisbus bus 440
    2. Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballybofeybus bus 964
    5h 21m
    €42–53

  4. Bus, train via Sligo

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Ballybofeybus bus 964
    5h 50m
    €42–54

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballybofeybus bus 64
    5h 59m
    €39–56

  6. Bus via Charlestown

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Charlestownbus bus 440
    2. Take the bus from Charlestown to Ballybofeybus bus 64
    6h 7m
    €43–58

Athlone to Ballybofey by train and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 262.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Ballybofey, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Ballybofey via Claremorris in around 5h 21m.

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