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

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There are 4 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. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 466
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stnbus bus 175 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Liffordbus bus 32
    6h 34m
    €48–67

  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

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

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athlone to Lifford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 342.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Lifford via Cavan Bus Stn and Monaghan Bus Stn in around 6h 34m.

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