There are 4 ways to get from Ballaghaderreen to Athlone by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 429 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ballaghaderreen to Castlerea Stnbus 429
- Take the train from Castlerea to Athlonetrain Re / ...
2h 18m€18–25Drive 77.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballaghaderreen to Athlonecar 77.9 km
1h€14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Ballaghaderreen to Longford Stnbus 22
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
2h 48m€27–40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballaghaderreen to Athlonetaxi 77.9 km
1h€110–140
Ballaghaderreen to Athlone by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballaghaderreen to Athlone is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Ballaghaderreen to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballaghaderreen to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Ballaghaderreen and arriving at Athlone Stn via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Ballaghaderreen and Athlone is 78 km. The road distance is 77.9 km.
The best way to get from Ballaghaderreen to Athlone without a car is to line 429 bus and train which takes 2h 18m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Ballaghaderreen to Athlone, including transfers.
Ballaghaderreen to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ballaghaderreen station.
Ballaghaderreen to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballaghaderreen to Athlone is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Ballaghaderreen to Athlone.
There are 71+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Ballaghaderreen, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballaghaderreen to Athlone Stn via Longford Stn in around 2h 48m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlerea to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ballaghaderreen to Castlerea Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
Bus from Ballaghaderreen to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Ireland West Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 090 0009
- Website
- irelandwesttaxis.com
Anthony Brophy Hackney
- Phone
- +353 87 226 1355
Keenan Cabs Castlerea
- Phone
- +353 86 841 5523
- Website
- keenan-cabs.business.site
Ballyhaunis Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 935 8192
- Website
- ballyhaunis-taxis.business.site
Mike Griffin Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 904 7466
Matt's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 263 6791
McKenna's Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 261 0001
Doddy Seamus & Margaret Taxi & Limousine Service
- Phone
- +353 71 918 9024
Murtagh Cabs
- Phone
- +353 71 918 9131
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