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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Sligo

    best
    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
    6h 10m
    €43–55

  2. Drive  209.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Letterkennycar car 209.3 km
    2h 53m
    €37–54

  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
    6h 22m
    €40–59

  4. 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 Letterkenny Busbus bus 64
    6h 39m
    €40–72

  5. 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 bus, train, and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Letterkenny Bus via Cavan Bus Stn and Donegal in around 6h 39m.

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