There are 6 ways to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
7h 28m€46–67Drive 220.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlonecar 220.9 km
2h 57m€39–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
8h 5m€42–59Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Derry-LDY to Athlone220.9 km
2h 57mBus
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
- Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stnbus 30
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
8h 38m€52–75Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from North West Transport Hub to Dublin Airport T2bus X4 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadiabus 760 / ...
8h 48m
Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone. However, there are services departing from City of Derry Airport and arriving at Athlone Stn via Ulsterbus Depot, Donegal and Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Coleraine and arriving at Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Derry Airport (LDY) and Athlone is 447 km. The road distance is 220.9 km.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone, including transfers.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ulsterbus Depot station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Derry Airport (LDY), Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Athlone via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Athlone Stn via Ulsterbus Depot, Donegal, and Cavan Bus Stn in around 8h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Sligo to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–26
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from North West Transport Hub to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Derry-LDY to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Donegal station.
Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone.
There are 79+ hotels available in Athlone.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derry Airport (LDY) and Athlone. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.