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How to get fromDerry Airport (LDY) to Athloneby bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone by bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station 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 / ...
    7h 57m
    €46–64

  2. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North West Transport Hub to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus bus 763
    8h 48m
    €23–29

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    8h 10m
    €45–65

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Derry (LDY) to Athlonerideshare rideshare 220.9 km
    2h 57m

  5. Drive  220.9 km

    1. Drive from Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlonecar car 220.9 km
    2h 57m
    €42–60

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    8h 47m
    €56–79

Derry Airport (LDY) to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City of Derry Airport to Athlone Stn via Derry Bus Station, Donegal, and Cavan Bus Stn in around 8h 47m.

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