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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
    5h 48m

  2. Drive 209.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Letterkennycar car 209.3 km
    2h 53m
    €36–52

  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
    5h 59m
    €40–59

  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
    6h 5m
    €47–72

  5. Bus via Monaghan

    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 21m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 247.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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 5m.

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