There are 6 ways to get from Athlone to Letterkenny by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Letterkenny Busbus 964
5h 8m€32–47Drive 209.3 km
- Drive from Athlone to Letterkennycar 209.3 km
2h 53m€37–53Bus, train via Sligo
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus 466 / ...
- Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain Ic
- Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Letterkenny Busbus 964
5h 58m€43–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus 466 / ...
- Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain Ic
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Letterkenny Busbus 64
6h 9m€40–59Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus 466 / ...
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Sligo Bus Stnbus 23
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Letterkenny Busbus 64
6h 15m€47–72Bus via Monaghan
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to North Roadbus 176
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Letterkenny Busbus 32
7h 31m
Athlone to Letterkenny by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Letterkenny is to train and bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Letterkenny is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Letterkenny. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Letterkenny Bus via Longford Stn and Sligo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Athlone and Letterkenny is 283 km. The road distance is 209.3 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Letterkenny without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 8m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Athlone to Letterkenny, including transfers.
Athlone to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Letterkenny is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Athlone to Letterkenny.
There are 184+ hotels available in Letterkenny.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Letterkenny, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Letterkenny Bus via Longford Stn and Sligo Bus Stn in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Longford to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Longford to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from Claremorris to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–28
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from Sligo Markievicz to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–24
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
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