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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 466
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballyshannonbus bus 30
    4h 25m
    €35–49

  2. Drive 150 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Ballyshannoncar car 150 km
    2h 9m
    €26–37

  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 Ash Lane to Ballyshannonbus bus 964
    4h 50m

  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 Ballyshannonbus bus 64
    4h 37m
    €26–50

Athlone to Ballyshannon by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 191.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Ballyshannon via Cavan Bus Stn in around 4h 25m.

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