There are 3 ways to get from Donegal 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
4h 47m€37–50Drive 171.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Donegal to Athlonecar 171.7 km
2h 24m€30–43Bus, 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 to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Athlone is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Athlone Stn via Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Donegal and Athlone is 214 km. The road distance is 171.7 km.
The best way to get from Donegal to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Donegal to Athlone, including transfers.
Donegal to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Athlone is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Donegal to Athlone.
There are 81+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Donegal to Athlone Stn via Cavan Bus Stn in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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 Donegal to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
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
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
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
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