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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    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 Bus Stn to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus 64
    6h 39m
    £36–55

  2. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Derry Foylesidebus bus 705x
    7h 35m
    £30–42

  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
    7h
    £43–63

  4. Drive 130.4 mi

    1. Drive from Athlone to Londonderrycar car 130.4 mi
    2h 48m
    £32–46

  5. 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 Ulsterbus Depotbus bus 64
    6h 45m
    £42–66

Athlone to Londonderry by bus and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Londonderry, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Londonderry via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Ulsterbus Depot via Longford Stn and Sligo Bus Stn in around 6h 45m.

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