There are 4 ways to get from Virginia to Athlone by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
3h 37m€30–43Drive 84.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Virginia to Athlonecar 84.9 km
1h 13m€16–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Virginia to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 30
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 24m€29–50Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virginia to Athlonetaxi 84.9 km
1h 13m€120–150
Virginia to Athlone by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Athlone is to drive which costs €15 - €22 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Virginia and arriving at Athlone Stn via Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Virginia and Athlone is 126 km. The road distance is 84.9 km.
The best way to get from Virginia to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Virginia to Athlone, including transfers.
Virginia to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Cavan Bus Stn station.
Virginia to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Athlone is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Virginia to Athlone.
There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Virginia, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Virginia to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Jiffy Cabs
- Phone
- +353 46 9017 034
- Website
- jiffycabs.ie
Kells Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 2804 242
Lynch Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 7478 826
Breffni Taxis Cavan
- Phone
- +353 874137442
Kellys Quality Cabs
- Phone
- +353 49 433 2876
Presto Cabs & Mini Bus Hire
- Phone
- +353 863758139
Cootehill-Call-A-Cab
- Phone
- +353 49 555 2963
Harry Gibson Taxis
- Phone
- +353 49 555 2211
Birdy's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 055 6055
O'Grady Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 87 717 1211
Sean McCabe
- Phone
- +353 42 966 3000
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