What is the cheapest way to get from Malin Head to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Malin Head to Athlone is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 10h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malin Head to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Malin Head to Athlone is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Malin Head and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Malin Head to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Malin Head and arriving at Arcadia via Carndonagh and Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

How far is it from Malin Head to Athlone?

The distance between Malin Head and Athlone is 511 km. The road distance is 261.2 km.

How do I travel from Malin Head to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Malin Head to Athlone without a car is to bus and train via Dublin which takes 9h 50m and costs €40 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Malin Head to Athlone?

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Malin Head to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malin Head to Athlone bus from?

Malin Head to Athlone bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, depart from Carndonagh station.

Where does the Malin Head to Athlone bus arrive?

Malin Head to Athlone bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.

Can I drive from Malin Head to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Malin Head to Athlone is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Malin Head to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 75+ hotels available in Athlone.

Malin Head to Athlone - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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

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Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Malin Head to Castlerockcar
2. Take the train from Castlerock to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
8h 25m
€62–93
Bus, train via Dublin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carndonagh to Airport Zone 16bus 933 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
9h 50m
€41–71
Drive 261.2 km
1. Drive from Malin Head to Athlonecar 261.2 km
3h 38m
€45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carndonagh to Airport Zone 16bus 933 / ...
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus 763
10h 8m
€43–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Malin to Letterkenny Busbus 951
2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Sligo Bus Stnbus 64
3. Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
10h 12m
Bus via Monaghan
1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Stationbus X3
2. Take the bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Stnbus 176
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
11h 23m

Malin Head to Athlone by foot, bus, and train

29Weekly Services

9h 50mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 511.2 km
Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Malin Head, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a vehicle from Malin Head to Arcadia via Malin Head, Carndonagh, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 11 in around 10h 8m.

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