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How to get fromAthlone to County Donegalby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to County Donegal by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballybofeybus bus 964
    5h 16m
    €76–99

  2. Drive 213.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to County Donegalcar car 213.1 km
    3h 20m
    €36–52

  3. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane DUB - CFN
    3. Take the taxi from Donegal-Airport-CFN to County Donegaltaxi taxi
    5h 3m
    €121–474

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 466
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Donegalbus bus 30
    3. Take the taxi from Donegal to County Donegaltaxi taxi
    5h 39m
    €122–161

  5. 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 Ballybofeybus bus 64
    6h 17m
    €84–116

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Donegal Airport (CFN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athlone to County Donegal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 290.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and County Donegal, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Athlone to County Donegal. However, you can take the train to Claremorris, walk to Claremorris, take the bus to Ballybofey, then take the taxi to County Donegal. Alternatively, you can drive from Athlone to County Donegal in around 3h 20m.

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