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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lifford to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lifford to Airport Zone 16bus bus 932 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 48m
    €36–58

  2. Drive 188 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lifford to Athlonecar car 188 km
    2h 28m
    €32–47

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    7h 16m
    €54–80

  4. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Lifford to Airport Zone 16bus bus 932 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadiabus bus 760 / ...
    6h 25m
    €39–49

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lifford to Monaghan Bus Stnbus bus 32
    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 28m
    €49–67

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Lifford to Monaghan Bus Stnbus bus 32
    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 48m

Lifford to Athlone by bus, foot, and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lifford to Athlone via Londonderry, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lifford to Arcadia via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 25m.

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