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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Claremorris to Donegalbus bus 964
    4h 21m
    €28–39

  2. Drive 169.6 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Donegalcar car 169.6 km
    2h 27m
    €29–42

  3. 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
    4h 51m
    €37–51

  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 Markievicz to Donegalbus bus 964
    5h 13m

Athlone to Donegal by train and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Donegal via Cavan Bus Stn in around 4h 51m.

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