There are 4 ways to get from Ballinamore to Athlone by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ballinamore to Cavan Bus Stnbus 929
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
3h 53mDrive 84.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballinamore to Athlonecar 84.9 km
1h 17m€16–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballinamore to Athlonetaxi 84.9 km
1h 17m€120–150Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Ballinamore to Roscommontaxi
- Take the train from Roscommon to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
1h 27m€98–118
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballinamore to Athlone is to drive which costs €15 - €22 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinamore to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinamore to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Ballinamore and arriving at Athlone Stn via Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Ballinamore and Athlone is 137 km. The road distance is 84.9 km.
The best way to get from Ballinamore to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Ballinamore to Athlone, including transfers.
Ballinamore to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan, depart from Ballinamore station.
Ballinamore to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinamore to Athlone is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Ballinamore to Athlone.
There are 69+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Ballinamore, IE-LM, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballinamore to Athlone Stn via Cavan Bus Stn in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscommon to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–6
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Bus from Ballinamore to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- €95–150
Ballinamore Cabs
- Phone
- +353 71 964 5955
Mulvey's Bus and Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 203 9565
Ballinamore Cabs
- Phone
- +353 71 964 5955
Mulvey's Bus and Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 203 9565
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