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

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There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Ballybofey by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain train 810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballybofeybus bus 964
    4h 46m

  2. Drive 185.7 km

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

  3. 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 28m

  4. 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 36m
    €39–56

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 23
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballybofeybus bus 64
    5h 42m
    €46–69

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athlone to Ballybofey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 262.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Ballybofey via Longford Stn and Sligo Bus Stn in around 5h 42m.

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