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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carndonaghbus bus 933 / ...
    8h 15m
    €40–56

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    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
    9h 27m
    €57–83

  3. Drive  243.2 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Carndonaghcar car 243.2 km
    3h 18m
    €43–62

  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 Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    8h 48m
    €44–72

  5. Bus via Monaghan

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 466
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to North Roadbus bus 176
    3. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus X3
    9h 15m

Athlone to Carndonagh by bus

Calendar30Weekly Buses
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Arcadia to Carndonagh via Airport Zone 11 and Airport Zone 16 in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Carndonagh via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Londonderry, Duke Street, Foyle Street Bus Station, and Derry Patrick St in around 9h 27m.

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