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How to get fromAthlone to Inishbofinby train, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Athlone to Inishbofin by train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clegganbus bus 923
    3. Take the ferry from Cleggan Ferry to Inishbofin Ferryferry ferry
    5h 17m
    €45–54

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Clegganbus bus 923
    3. Take the ferry from Cleggan Ferry to Inishbofin Ferryferry ferry
    5h 45m
    €50–60

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athlone to Inishbofin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 184 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Inishbofin, IE-G, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Inishbofin. However, you can take the train to Galway, walk to Galway Coach Stn, take the bus to Cleggan, walk to Cleggan Ferry, then take the ferry to Inishbofin Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Inishbofin Ferry via Galway Coach Stn, Cleggan, and Cleggan Ferry in around 5h 45m.

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