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How to get fromCounty Donegal to Athloneby bus, train, car, taxi or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from County Donegal to Athlone by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Claremorrisbus964
    2. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain803 / ...
    5h 31m

  2. Drive 212.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from County Donegal to Athlonecar212.5 km
    3h 18m
    €36–52

  3. Taxi, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from County Donegal to Donegal-Airport-CFNtaxi
    2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCFN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
    4h 19m
    €128–454

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from County Donegal to Donegaltaxi
    2. Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stationbus30
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Stationbus466
    5h 35m
    €115–144

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stationbus30
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Stationbus466
    6h 39m
    €82–114

Donegal Airport (CFN) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from County Donegal to Athlone Station via Ballybofey, Donegal, and Cavan Bus Station in around 6h 39m.

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