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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Raphoe to Donegalbus bus 480
    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
    6h 45m
    €51–70

  2. Drive 195 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raphoe to Athlonecar car 195 km
    2h 38m
    €33–48

  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 / ...
    7h 54m
    €54–80

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Raphoe to Donegalbus bus 480
    2. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    3. Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466 / ...
    7h 3m
    €49–73

Raphoe to Athlone by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Raphoe, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Raphoe to Athlone Stn via Donegal and Cavan Bus Stn in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Raphoe to Athlone via Londonderry, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 54m.

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