There are 5 ways to get from Crossmolina to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Crossmolina to Castlebar Stnbus 454
- Take the train from Castlebar to Athlonetrain Re / ...
3h 39m€11–17Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Crossmolina to ATU Galwaybus Ng11
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Arcadiabus 763
4h 35mDrive 141.6 km
- Drive from Crossmolina to Athlonecar 141.6 km
1h 51m€25–35Train
- Take the train from Ballina to Manulla Junctiontrain Ic
- Take the train from Manulla Junction to Athlonetrain Re / ...
3h 54m€15–23Bus
- Take the bus from Crossmolina to Castlebarbus 454
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Athlone Stnbus 440
5h 13m€28–42
Crossmolina to Athlone by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crossmolina to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Crossmolina to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Crossmolina to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Crossmolina and arriving at Arcadia via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Crossmolina to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Athlone via Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Crossmolina and Athlone is 161 km. The road distance is 141.6 km.
The best way to get from Crossmolina to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 39m and costs €11 - €17.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Crossmolina to Athlone, including transfers.
Crossmolina to Athlone bus services, operated by Barrett Travel, depart from Crossmolina station.
Crossmolina to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballina station.
The best way to get from Crossmolina to Athlone is to bus via Galway which takes 4h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Crossmolina, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Crossmolina to Arcadia via ATU Galway in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crossmolina to Athlone via Ballina Bus Station, Ballina, and Manulla Junction in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlebar to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Ballina to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Manulla Junction to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkmayo.ie
Bus from Crossmolina to Castlebar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://locallinkmayo.ie/
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
Bus from Crossmolina to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://locallinkmayo.ie/
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- +353 97 83544
- [email protected]
- Website
- barrettcoaches.com
Bus from Crossmolina to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- https://www.barrettcoaches.com/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €27–40
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More Questions & Answers
Crossmolina to Athlone bus services, operated by Barrett Travel, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Crossmolina to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Manulla Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crossmolina to Athlone is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Crossmolina to Athlone.
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