There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Lifford by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Liffordbus 932 / ...
6h 7m€36–47Drive 188.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Liffordcar 188.8 km
2h 30m€33–47Train
- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re
8h 31m€51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 175 / ...
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Liffordbus 32
6h 24m€48–67
Athlone to Lifford by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Lifford is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Lifford is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Lifford. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Lifford via Cavan Bus Stn and Monaghan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Lifford. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Londonderry via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Athlone and Lifford is 342 km. The road distance is 188.8 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Lifford without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Athlone to Lifford, including transfers.
Athlone to Lifford bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Lifford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Lifford is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 24m.
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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Lifford via Cavan Bus Stn and Monaghan Bus Stn in around 6h 24m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +35 374 913 5201
- [email protected]
- Website
- johnmcginley.com
Bus from Parnell Square Nth to Lifford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–29
- Website
- https://johnmcginley.com/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkcm.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Lifford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Lifford bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Athlone to Lifford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Lifford is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Athlone to Lifford.
There are 340+ hotels available in Lifford.