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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus bus 210
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 55m

  2. Drive  194.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Magherafelt to Athlonecar car 194.5 km
    2h 42m
    €35–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Road to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 278
    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 44m

  4. Bus via Monaghan

    1. Take the bus from Union Road to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 278
    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
    7h 4m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 372.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Union Road to Athlone Stn via Monaghan Bus Station, Monaghan Bus Stn, and Cavan Bus Stn in around 6h 44m.

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