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

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There are 6 ways to get from Athlone to Letterkenny 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 Letterkenny Busbus bus 964
    5h 8m
    €32–47

  2. Drive  209.3 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Letterkennycar car 209.3 km
    2h 53m
    €37–53

  3. Bus, train via Sligo

    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 Letterkenny Busbus bus 964
    5h 58m
    €43–55

  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 Letterkenny Busbus bus 64
    6h 9m
    €40–59

  5. Bus via Donegal

    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
    3. Take the bus from Donegal to ATU Letterkennybus bus 64
    6h 32m
    €49–69

  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 Letterkenny Busbus bus 32
    7h 31m

Athlone to Letterkenny by train and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 283.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to ATU Letterkenny via Cavan Bus Stn and Donegal in around 6h 32m.

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