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How to get fromAthlone to County Londonderryby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to County Londonderry by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Main Streetbus bus 212 / ...
    5h 53m
    £32–45

  2. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Main Streetbus bus 212 / ...
    6h 36m
    £20–131

  3. Drive  134 mi

    1. Drive from Athlone to County Londonderrycar car 134 mi
    2h 58m
    £33–48

  4. Bus

    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 bus from Donegal to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    8h 21m
    £47–67

Athlone to County Londonderry by train, tram, and bus

Calendar209Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and County Londonderry, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Arcadia to Main Street via Dublin Airport T1 and Grand Central Station Stand 7 in around 6h 36m.

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