There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Magherafelt by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- 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 Station to Union Roadbus 278
6h 20mDrive 121.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Magherafeltcar 121.3 mi
2h 43m£30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Magherafelt Bus Stationbus 210
6h 24m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Magherafelt is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Magherafelt is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Magherafelt. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Union Road via Cavan Bus Stn and Monaghan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Athlone and Magherafelt is 141 miles. The road distance is 122 miles.
The best way to get from Athlone to Magherafelt without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Athlone to Magherafelt, including transfers.
Athlone to Magherafelt bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Magherafelt bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Magherafelt is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Athlone to Magherafelt.
There are 174+ hotels available in Magherafelt.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Magherafelt, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Union Road via Cavan Bus Stn, Monaghan Bus Stn, and Monaghan Bus Station in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–14
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- 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
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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
- £16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- £16–22
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- £12–17
- 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/
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Union Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Magherafelt Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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