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How to get fromAthlone to Malin Headby train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    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 Castlerocktrain train Re
    4. Drive from Castlerock to Malin Headcar car
    7h 55m
    €63–92

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carndonaghbus bus 933 / ...
    10h 8m
    €42–61

  3. Bus, train

    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 Letterkenny Busbus bus 64
    4. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Quigley's Pointbus bus 953
    5. Take the bus from Quigley's Point to Malin Headbus bus 954
    9h 58m
    €46–73

  4. Drive 262.1 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Malin Headcar car 262.1 km
    3h 39m
    €45–65

  5. Bus via Monaghan

    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 Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus X3
    10h 59m

Athlone to Malin Head by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Malin Head, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Arcadia to Malin Head via Airport Zone 11, Airport Zone 16, Carndonagh, and Malin Head in around 10h 8m.

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