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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot 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 / ...
    6h 34m
    €42–59

  2. Drive 209 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Londonderry to Athlonecar car 209 km
    2h 47m
    €38–54

  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 / ...
    6h 56m
    €50–73

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot 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
    7h 7m
    €52–75

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadiabus bus 760 / ...
    7h 25m

Londonderry to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Londonderry to Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Athlone Stn via Donegal and Cavan Bus Stn in around 7h 7m.

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