There are 3 ways to get from Donegal Abbey to Athlone by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stnbus 30
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
5h 4m€37–50Drive 171.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Donegal Abbey to Athlonecar 171.9 km
2h 24m€31–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
5h 4m€36–53
Donegal Abbey to Athlone by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Donegal Abbey to Athlone is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal Abbey to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal Abbey to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Athlone Stn via Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Donegal Abbey and Athlone is 214 km. The road distance is 171.9 km.
The best way to get from Donegal Abbey to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Donegal Abbey to Athlone, including transfers.
Donegal Abbey to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal Abbey to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal Abbey to Athlone is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Donegal Abbey to Athlone.
There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Donegal Abbey, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Donegal Abbey to Athlone Stn via Donegal and Cavan Bus Stn in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- 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
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
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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