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How to get fromDungannon to Athloneby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dungannon to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 46m
    €29–43

  2. Bus via Enniskillen

    1. Take the bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus 261
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    6h 4m

  3. Drive 163.8 km

    1. Drive from Dungannon to Athlonecar car 163.8 km
    2h 15m
    €29–42

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 278
    2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 175 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    6h 4m

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 278
    2. Take the bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 176
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    6h 24m

Dungannon to Athlone by bus, train, and tram

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Dungannon, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Athlone via Portadown Train Station [bus stop], Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Athlone Stn via Enniskillen Bus and Cavan Bus Stn in around 6h 4m.

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