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Donegal to Athlone buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Donegal and Athlone takes 4h 33m and the fastest bus takes 3h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Donegal to Athlone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 33m
Duration
214 km
Distance
€34
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 30
  2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Stationbus bus 466
4h 43m
€28–40

Donegal to Athlone bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Donegal and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Donegal is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Athlone at 9:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 213.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Donegal to Athlone Station via Cavan Bus Station in around 4h 43m.

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