There are 5 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 Leitrim to TUS North Gatebus Ul06
3h 3m€17–28Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Leitrim to Roscommonbus Ul06
- Take the train from Roscommon to Athlonetrain Re / ...
4h 7m€14–23Drive 84.9 km
- Drive from Ballinamore to Athlonecar 84.9 km
1h 17m€15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballinamore to Athlonetaxi 84.9 km
1h 17m€120–150Bus via Cavan Bus Stn
- Take the bus from Ballinamore to Cavan Bus Stnbus 929
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
3h 53m
Ballinamore to Athlone by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballinamore to Athlone is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinamore to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinamore to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Ballinamore E and arriving at Golden Island via Leitrim and Willow Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Ballinamore and Athlone is 111 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 3m and costs €17 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Ballinamore to Athlone, including transfers.
Ballinamore to Athlone bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Leitrim station.
Ballinamore to Athlone bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at TUS North Gate 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 73+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Ballinamore, IE-LM, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Westlink Coaches operates a bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gate once a week. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscommon to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–6
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Leitrim to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Ballinamore Cabs
- Phone
- +353 71 964 5955
Mulvey's Bus and Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 203 9565
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