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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Liffordbus bus 932 / ...
    6h 7m
    €36–47

  2. Drive  188.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Liffordcar car 188.8 km
    2h 30m
    €33–47

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain train Re
    8h 36m
    €59–80

  4. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Liffordbus bus 32
    6h 40m
    €38–56

  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 Liffordbus bus 32
    7h 7m

Athlone to Lifford by train, tram, foot, and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Strabane Bus Station via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Londonderry, Duke Street, and Foyle Street Bus Station in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Lifford via Airport Zone 11 and Airport Zone 12 in around 6h 40m.

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