There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Blacksod Bay by train, unknown, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, travel
best- Take the train from Athlone to Westporttrain Re / ...
- Walk from Westport to Blacksod Bayunknown
2h 42mBus, travel
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Westportbus 440
- Take the bus from Westport to Dugortbus 450
- Walk from Dugort to Blacksod Bayunknown
5h 53mTrain, bus, travel
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Ballycroybus
- Walk from Ballycroy to Blacksod Bayunknown
3h 41mTrain, bus, travel via Ballina
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
- Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Ceann Fionnaltabus 496
- Walk from Ceann Fionnalta to Blacksod Bayunknown
6h
Comparing Your Travel Options
The distance between Athlone and Blacksod Bay is 180 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Blacksod Bay without a car is to train and travel which takes 2h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Athlone to Blacksod Bay, including transfers.
There are 58+ hotels available in Blacksod Bay.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Blacksod Bay, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Athlone to Blacksod Bay. However, you can take the train to Westport then travel to Blacksod Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Blacksod Bay via Westport and Dugort in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €29–40
Bus from Westport to Dugort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
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