There are 3 ways to get from Raphoe to Athlone by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Raphoe to Donegalbus 480
- Take the bus from Donegal to Cavan Bus Stationbus 30
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Stationbus 466
6h 37m€35–51Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Raphoe to Donegalbus 480
- 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 / ...
7h 10m€30–52Drive 195 km
- Drive from Raphoe to Athlonecar 195 km
2h 37m€33–47
Raphoe to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raphoe to Athlone is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Raphoe to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Raphoe to Athlone station. However, there are services departing from Raphoe and arriving at Athlone Station via Donegal and Cavan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Raphoe and Athlone is 256 km. The road distance is 195 km.
The best way to get from Raphoe to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Raphoe to Athlone, including transfers.
Raphoe to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Raphoe station.
Raphoe to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Donegal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raphoe to Athlone is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Raphoe to Athlone.
There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Raphoe, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Raphoe to Athlone Station via Donegal and Cavan Bus Station in around 6h 37m.
- 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
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Raphoe to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.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/
- 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/
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