There are 5 ways to get from Leitrim to Athlone by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gatebus Ul06
1h 43m€14–21Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Leitrim to Roscommonbus Ul06
- Take the train from Roscommon to Athlonetrain Re / ...
2h 47m€10–16Drive 79.5 km
- Drive from Leitrim to Athlonecar 79.5 km
1h 7m€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leitrim to Athlonetaxi 79.5 km
1h 7m€110–140Bus via Longford
- Take the bus from Leitrim to Longford Stnbus 469
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
3h 29m€28–39
Leitrim to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leitrim to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €10 - €17 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Leitrim to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Leitrim to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Leitrim and arriving at Golden Island via Willow Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Leitrim and Athlone is 85 km. The road distance is 79.5 km.
The best way to get from Leitrim to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 1h 43m and costs €13 - €22.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Leitrim to Athlone, including transfers.
Leitrim to Athlone bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Leitrim station.
Leitrim to Athlone bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at TUS North Gate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leitrim to Athlone is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Leitrim to Athlone.
There are 80+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Westlink Coaches operates a bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gate once a week. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Roscommon to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–6
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
Bus from Leitrim to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Leitrim to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
AC Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 730 7852
Leitrim Taxis and Transport Service
- Phone
- +353 83 856 9506
- Website
- leitrimtaxis.ie
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