There are 3 ways to get from Newtownforbes to Athlone by bus, car, or taxi
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Newtownforbes to Athlone by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Newtownforbes to Athlone is to drive which costs €8 - €13 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Newtownforbes to Athlone is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €8 - €13.
No, there is no direct bus from Newtownforbes to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Newtownforbes and arriving at Athlone Stn via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Newtownforbes and Athlone is 48 km. The road distance is 47.1 km.
The best way to get from Newtownforbes to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Newtownforbes to Athlone, including transfers.
Newtownforbes to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Longford Stn station.
Newtownforbes to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newtownforbes to Athlone is 47 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Newtownforbes to Athlone.
There are 69+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Newtownforbes, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 51 min.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- €65–85
Nevins Taxis
- Phone
- +353 86 259 5690
- Website
- nevinstaxis.ie
Paddys Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 247 1065
T C Cabs
- Phone
- +353 43 334 7500
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