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How to get fromBallybofey to Athloneby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballybofey to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Claremorrisbus bus 964
    2. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain train Re / ...
    4h 57m
    €31–40

  2. Drive  185.2 km

    1. Drive from Ballybofey to Athlonecar car 185.2 km
    2h 48m
    €32–46

  3. Bus, train via Sligo

    1. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    5h 26m
    €38–54

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    6h 16m
    €48–67

Ballybofey to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ballybofey to Athlone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Ballybofey, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ballybofey to Athlone Stn via Donegal and Cavan Bus Stn in around 6h 16m.

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