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Lifford to Athlone

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Lifford, Irish → Athlone, Irish

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lifford to Athlone

Composite routes from Lifford to Athlone

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Transport providers

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
Expressway
Website
Bus Éireann
Website
Citylink
Website
Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Website
Expressway
Website
2h 42m
Every 3 hours
$22.93–$31.84
0818 836611
0818 836611
Call
Bus Éireann
Website
1h 20m
Every 3 hours
$12.74–$19.11
+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
Call Contact via email
Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Website
1h 22m
Every 4 hours
1850 211 923
1850 211 923
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lifford to Athlone is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs $32.61 - $48.91 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lifford to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $35.87 - $53.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Lifford and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Lifford to Athlone station. However, there are services departing from Lifford Hospital and arriving at Athlone Station via Monaghan Bus Station and Cavan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Lifford to Athlone?

The distance between Lifford and Athlone is 352 km. The road distance is 190.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lifford to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 29m and costs $41.30 - $54.35 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Lifford to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lifford to Athlone bus from?

Lifford to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway, depart from Lifford Hospital station.

Train, bus or fly from Lifford to Athlone?

The best way to get from Lifford to Athlone is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $39.13 - $65.22 . There are no good options to train or fly between Lifford to Athlone.

Where does the Lifford to Athlone bus arrive?

Lifford to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway, arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lifford to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Lifford to Athlone is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Lifford 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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