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How to get fromAthlone to Lough Keyby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Athlone to Lough Key by bus, train, car, or taxi

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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 Boyletrain train Ic
    2h 42m
    €39–51

  2. Drive 83.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Lough Keycar car 83.6 km
    1h 13m
    €15–21

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Athlone to Lough Keytaxi taxi 83.6 km
    1h 13m
    €110–150

  4. Bus via Longford

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Boylebus bus 23
    3h 4m
    €46–59

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roscommon Station to Lough Key Forest Pkbus bus 570
    3h 13m
    €27–38

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Castlerea to Lough Keytaxi taxi
    1h 19m
    €61–83

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athlone to Lough Key.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 102.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Lough Key, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Lough Key via Longford Stn and Boyle in around 3h 4m.

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