There are 4 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 Ic / ...
3h 44m€11–17Bus
- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus 22
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
5h 4m€32–62Drive 141.6 km
- Drive from Crossmolina to Athlonecar 141.6 km
1h 51m€25–36Train
- Take the train from Manulla Junction to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 59m€15–23
Crossmolina to Athlone by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Crossmolina to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Crossmolina to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Crossmolina to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Crossmolina and arriving at Athlone Stn via Ballina Bus Stn and Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
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 59m.
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 44m and costs €11 - €17.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Crossmolina to Athlone, including transfers.
Crossmolina to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ballina Bus Stn station.
Crossmolina to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.
The best way to get from Crossmolina to Athlone is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Crossmolina, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Crossmolina to Athlone Stn via Ballina Bus Stn and Longford Stn in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Manulla Junction to Athlone every 3 hours. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 31m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Manulla Junction to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
Bus from Crossmolina to Castlebar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Mayo
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
Bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
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Booking & Getting There
Crossmolina to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.
Crossmolina to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone 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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