There are 4 ways to get from Raphoe to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ballybofey to Claremorrisbus 964
- Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain Re / ...
6h 20mDrive 195 km
cheapest- Drive from Raphoe to Athlonecar 195 km
2h 38m€34–48Train
- Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
7h 21m€54–80Bus
- Take the bus from Raphoe to Donegalbus 480
- Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stnbus 30
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
6h 36m€51–70
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raphoe to Athlone is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Raphoe to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Raphoe to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Raphoe and arriving at Athlone Stn via Donegal and Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Raphoe to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Londonderry and arriving at Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Raphoe and Athlone is 280 km. The road distance is 195 km.
The best way to get from Raphoe to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Raphoe to Athlone, including transfers.
Raphoe to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Raphoe station.
Raphoe to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, depart from Londonderry station.
The best way to get from Raphoe to Athlone is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Raphoe, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Raphoe to Athlone via Londonderry, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raphoe to Athlone Stn via Donegal and Cavan Bus Stn in around 6h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Claremorris to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- busfeda.ie
Bus from Ballybofey to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://busfeda.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Raphoe to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–26
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Raphoe to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Donegal station.
Raphoe to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raphoe to Athlone is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Raphoe to Athlone.
There are 80+ hotels available in Athlone.