There are 4 ways to get from Killybegs to Athlone by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train, bus
best- Take the taxi from Killybegs to Sligotaxi
- Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
4h 22m€151–185Drive 198.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Killybegs to Athlonecar 198.7 km
2h 45m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stnbus 30
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
6h 17m€40–68Bus, 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 / ...
6h 39m€38–71
Killybegs to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killybegs to Athlone is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Killybegs to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Killybegs to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Killybegs and arriving at Athlone Stn via Donegal and Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Killybegs and Athlone is 226 km. The road distance is 198.7 km.
The best way to get from Killybegs to Athlone without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 4h 22m and costs €150 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Killybegs to Athlone, including transfers.
Killybegs to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Killybegs to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killybegs to Athlone is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Killybegs to Athlone.
There are 80+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Killybegs, Ulster, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Killybegs to Athlone Stn via Donegal and Cavan Bus Stn in around 6h 17m.
- 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
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
- +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 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
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- €120–160
McBrearty Bus & Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 74 973 1056
O'Keeney Taxi Hire
- Phone
- +353 74 973 2650
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