There are 3 ways to get from Armagh to Clonmacnoise by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Armagh Bus Station to Cavan Bus Station271
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Station466
6h 2mDrive 172 km
cheapest- Drive from Armagh to Clonmacnoise172 km
2h 20m€31–44Train
- Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly1 Gc->Dn
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthloneIc / ...
6h 51m€32–47
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Armagh to Clonmacnoise is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Armagh to Clonmacnoise is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Armagh station to Clonmacnoise. However, there are services departing from Armagh Bus Station and arriving at Clonmacnoise via Cavan Bus Station and Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Armagh and Clonmacnoise is 195 km. The road distance is 172 km.
The best way to get from Armagh to Clonmacnoise without a car is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Armagh to Clonmacnoise, including transfers.
Armagh to Clonmacnoise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Armagh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Armagh to Clonmacnoise is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 51m.
Armagh to Clonmacnoise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cavan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Armagh to Clonmacnoise is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Armagh to Clonmacnoise.
What companies run services between Armagh, Northern Ireland and Clonmacnoise, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Armagh Bus Station to Clonmacnoise via Cavan Bus Station and Athlone Station in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armagh Bus Station to Clonmacnoise via Portadown station, Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Busáras, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Athlone, and Athlone Station in around 6h 51m.
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- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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
Bus from Armagh Bus Station to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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