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

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Magherafelt by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Magherafelt Bus Stationbus bus 210
    6h 32m
    £32–45

  2. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Magherafelt Bus Stationbus bus 210
    7h 7m
    £20–131

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 466
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to North Roadbus bus 176
    3. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Union Roadbus bus 278
    7h 3m

  4. Drive  121.3 mi

    1. Drive from Athlone to Magherafeltcar car 121.3 mi
    2h 43m
    £30–44

Athlone to Magherafelt by train, tram, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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, North Road, and Monaghan Bus Station in around 7h 3m.

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