There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Newtownforbes by bus, car, or taxi
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Athlone to Newtownforbes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Newtownforbes is to drive which costs €8 - €12 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Newtownforbes is to drive which takes 47 min and costs €8 - €12.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Newtownforbes. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Newtownforbes via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Athlone and Newtownforbes is 48 km. The road distance is 47.9 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Newtownforbes without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Athlone to Newtownforbes, including transfers.
Athlone to Newtownforbes bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Newtownforbes bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Newtownforbes is 48 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Athlone to Newtownforbes.
There are 76+ hotels available in Newtownforbes.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Newtownforbes, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 50 min.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–19
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- €70–85
A2B Cabs Athlone
- Phone
- +353 90 649 4400
- Website
- a2b-cabs-athlone.business.site
AM to PM Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 86 105 7796
- Website
- athlonetaxi.ie
Cool Cabs
- Phone
- +353 85 111 3333
- Website
- coolcabs.ie
Danny's Taxi Athlone
- Phone
- +353 87 131 3647
- Website
- dannystaxi.business.site
Ray O'Hara's Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 227 2731
- Website
- ray-oharas-taxis.business.site
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