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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain train Re
    7h 25m
    €55–80

  2. Drive 231.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Buncranacar car 231.6 km
    3h 8m
    €40–57

  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 Letterkenny Busbus bus 964
    4. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Buncranabus bus 951
    7h 38m

  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 Letterkenny Busbus bus 64
    4. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Cockhill Rdbus bus 964
    7h 39m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Cockhill Rdbus bus 933 / ...
    7h 45m
    €40–51

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Map of how to get from Athlone to Buncrana.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 487.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Buncrana via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Londonderry in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Cockhill Rd via Airport Zone 11 and Airport Zone 16 in around 7h 45m.

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