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How to get fromAthlone to Blacksod Bayby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Blacksod Bay by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Westporttrain train Ic / ...
    2. Walk from Westport to Blacksod Bayunknown unknown
    2h 42m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Westportbus bus 440
    2. Take the bus from Westport to Dugortbus bus 450
    3. Walk from Dugort to Blacksod Bayunknown unknown
    5h 53m

  3. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Castlebar Stn to Ballycroybus bus
    3. Walk from Ballycroy to Blacksod Bayunknown unknown
    3h 42m

  4. Train, bus, travel via Ballina

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain train 810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 430
    3. Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Ceann Fionnaltabus bus 496
    4. Walk from Ceann Fionnalta to Blacksod Bayunknown unknown
    5h 58m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athlone to Blacksod Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 42m

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.

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