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How to get fromStrabane to Athloneby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Strabane to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bradley Way to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 32
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 3m
    €37–63

  2. Drive 186 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Strabane to Athlonecar car 186 km
    2h 26m
    €34–49

  3. Bus, train via Craigavon

    1. Take the bus from Strabane Bus Station to Dungannon Bus Stationbus bus 273
    2. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 59m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bradley Way to Monaghan Bus Stnbus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 175 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    6h 24m
    €48–67

  5. Bus via Monaghan

    1. Take the bus from Bradley Way to Monaghan Bus Stnbus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 176
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    6h 45m

  6. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Bradley Way to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadiabus bus 760 / ...
    6h 54m
    €39–54

Strabane to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 347 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Strabane, Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Bradley Way to Athlone Stn via Monaghan Bus Stn and Cavan Bus Stn in around 6h 24m.

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