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

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

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    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 Great Central to Bellarenatrain train Re
    4. Drive from Bellarena to Greencastlecar car
    7h 29m
    €59–86

  2. Drive 244.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Greencastlecar car 244.2 km
    3h 19m
    €42–60

  3. 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 Letterkenny Busbus bus 64
    4. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Greencastlebus bus 953 / ...
    8h 9m
    €44–68

  4. Bus

    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 Letterkenny Busbus bus 64
    4. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Greencastlebus bus 953 / ...
    8h 15m
    €51–81

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Movillebus bus 933 / ...
    9h 44m
    €42–59

Athlone to Greencastle by bus and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Greencastle via Longford Stn, Sligo Bus Stn, and Letterkenny Bus in around 8h 15m.

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