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

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There are 5 ways to get from Strabane to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Strabane Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 32
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 31m
    €16–62

  2. Drive  186.1 km

    1. Drive from Strabane to Athlonecar car 186.1 km
    2h 26m
    €35–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Strabane Bus Stn 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 53m

  4. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Strabane Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus bus 763
    6h 58m
    €19–54

  5. Bus via Enniskillen

    1. Take the bus from Omagh Bus Station to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus 94
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    7h 29m
    €40–64

Strabane to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Strabane Bus Stn to Athlone Stn via Monaghan Bus Stn, North Road, and Cavan Bus Stn in around 6h 53m.

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