There are 4 ways to get from Longford to Ballinahown by bus, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Longford Station, stop 135771 to Athlone Bus Station, stop 555101
3 alternative options
Bus via Golden Island, stop 500191
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Take the bus from Longford Station, stop 135771 to Golden Island, stop 500191
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Longford to Ballinahown
Drive
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Drive from Longford to Ballinahown
Longford to Ballinahown by bus
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Longford to Ballinahown is to drive which costs €6 - €10 and takes 46 min.
The quickest way to get from Longford to Ballinahown is to taxi which costs €70 - €90 and takes 46 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Longford station to Ballinahown. However, there are services departing from Longford Station, stop 135771 and arriving at Ballinahown, stop 358411 via Athlone Bus Station, stop 555101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Longford and Ballinahown is 42 km. The road distance is 49.5 km.
The best way to get from Longford to Ballinahown without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €9 - €13.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Longford to Ballinahown, including transfers.
Longford to Ballinahown bus services, operated by Bus Eireann, depart from Longford Station, stop 135771.
Longford to Ballinahown bus services, operated by Bus Eireann, arrive at Athlone Bus Station, stop 555101.
Yes, the driving distance between Longford to Ballinahown is 49 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Longford to Ballinahown.
There are 19+ hotels available in Ballinahown. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 42.1 km
- Duration: 2h 15m
What companies run services between Longford, IE-LD, Ireland and Ballinahown, Ireland?
Bus Eireann operates a bus from Longford Station, stop 135771 to Athlone Bus Station, stop 555101 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8 - €12 and the journey takes 1h.

Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1850 836 611
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Longford Station, stop 135771 to Athlone Bus Station, stop 555101
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Bus Eireann
Bus from Longford Station, stop 135771 to Golden Island, stop 500191
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Bus Eireann
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- €70 - €90
T C Cabs
- Phone
- +353 43 334 7500
Paddys Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 247 1065
Nevins Taxis
- Phone
- +353 86 259 5690
- Website
- nevinstaxis.ie
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