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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Buncrana to Athlone

Composite routes from Buncrana to Athlone

Cheapest
3 h 6 min
Car
231 km.
from $12
Other
7 h 9 min
Bus, Train
192 km.
from $53.38
7 h 19 min
Bus, Train
192 km.
from $40.04
7 h 40 min
192 km.
from $67.02
7 h 42 min
192 km.
from $51.22

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 2
Irish Rail
Website
Translink UK
Website
Irish Rail
Website
1h 17m
Hourly
$15.29–$21.65
+353 1 836 6222
+353 1 836 6222
Call
Translink UK
Website
55 min
6 times a week
$19.11–$28.02
+44 28 9066 6630
+44 28 9066 6630
Call
Bus operators
Found: 5
Expressway
Website
Bus Éireann
Website
Citylink
Website
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Website
Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Website
Expressway
Website
1h 55m
Every 2 hours
$17.83–$25.48
0818 836611
0818 836611
Call
Bus Éireann
Website
1h 55m
Every 4 hours
$15.29–$21.65
+353 1 836 6111
+353 1 836 6111
Call
Citylink
Website
2h 25m
Every 4 hours
$15.29–$25.48
+353 91 564 164
+353 91 564 164
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Website
4h 15m
Twice daily
$30.57–$38.21
074 9135201
074 9135201
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Website
1h 22m
Every 4 hours
1850 211 923
1850 211 923
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Buncrana to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Buncrana to Athlone is to bus and train which costs $31.52 - $48.91 and takes 7h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buncrana to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Buncrana to Athlone is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Buncrana and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Buncrana to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Cockhill Road and arriving at Arcadia via Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Buncrana to Athlone?

The distance between Buncrana and Athlone is 394 km. The road distance is 233.7 km.

How do I travel from Buncrana to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Buncrana to Athlone without a car is to bus and train via Dublin which takes 7h 9m and costs $47.83 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Buncrana to Athlone?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Buncrana to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buncrana to Athlone bus from?

Buncrana to Athlone bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, depart from Cockhill Road station.

Where does the Buncrana to Athlone bus arrive?

Buncrana to Athlone bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.

Can I drive from Buncrana to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Buncrana to Athlone is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Buncrana to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 53+ hotels available in Athlone. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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