There are 3 ways to get from Donegal to Athlone by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stationbus 30
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Stationbus 466
4h 48m€28–40Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus 64
- Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Longford Station to Athlone Stationbus 466 / ...
5h 16m€23–42Drive 171.4 km
- Drive from Donegal to Athlonecar 171.4 km
2h 27m€29–41
Donegal to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Athlone station. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Athlone Station via Cavan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Donegal and Athlone is 214 km. The road distance is 171.4 km.
The best way to get from Donegal to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Donegal to Athlone, including transfers.
Donegal to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cavan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Athlone is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Donegal to Athlone.
There are 65+ hotels available in Athlone.
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 48m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Sligo to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- 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/
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Longford Station to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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