There are 3 ways to get from County Cavan to Athlone by bus, car, or taxi
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County Cavan to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Cavan to Athlone is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from County Cavan to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from County Cavan to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Crosskeys and arriving at Athlone Stn via Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between County Cavan and Athlone is 107 km. The road distance is 79.4 km.
The best way to get from County Cavan to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 3h 23m and costs €19 - €26.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from County Cavan to Athlone, including transfers.
County Cavan to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Cavan Bus Stn station.
County Cavan to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Cavan to Athlone is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from County Cavan to Athlone.
There are 77+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between County Cavan, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- 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 12m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Breffni Taxis Cavan
- Phone
- +353 874137442
Kellys Quality Cabs
- Phone
- +353 49 433 2876
Presto Cabs & Mini Bus Hire
- Phone
- +353 863758139
Cootehill-Call-A-Cab
- Phone
- +353 49 555 2963
Harry Gibson Taxis
- Phone
- +353 49 555 2211
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