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

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There are 6 ways to get from Athlone to Forthill by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain train 810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballybofeybus bus 964
    5h 59m

  2. Drive 179.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Forthillcar car 179.5 km
    2h 40m
    €31–45

  3. Train

    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 33m
    €57–83

  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 Ballybofeybus bus 64
    6h 49m
    €40–59

  5. Bus via Sligo

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 23
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballybofeybus bus 64
    6h 55m
    €47–72

  6. Bus

    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 Stn to Liffordbus bus 32
    8h 5m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 272.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Forthill via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Londonderry in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Liscooly via Longford Stn, Sligo Bus Stn, and Ballybofey in around 6h 55m.

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