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

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There are 4 ways to get from Letterkenny to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from ATU Letterkenny to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    5h 57m
    €39–56

  2. Drive  208.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Letterkenny to Athlonecar car 208.7 km
    2h 52m
    €36–52

  3. Bus via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to ATU Galwaybus bus 964
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Arcadiabus bus 763
    6h 30m
    €38–48

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from ATU Letterkenny to Donegalbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    6h 34m
    €50–70

Letterkenny to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Letterkenny, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Letterkenny Bus to Arcadia via ATU Galway in around 6h 30m.

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