How to get from Athlone to Ballybofey by bus?

By bus

To get from Athlone to Ballybofey in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 466 bus from Athlone Station station to Longford Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 23 bus and finally take the 64 bus from Sligo Bus Station station to Ballybofey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 55 min. The ride fare is €4.65.

355min€4.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 466466
Bus - 2323
Bus - 6464
Leaves from Athlone Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 466466
    Wait for bus
    466
    Cavan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Longford Station
    ID 135771
    49 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Sligo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sligo Bus Station
    ID 555081
    89 min
  • 6
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Derry
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Ballybofey
    Ride to bus station
    Ballybofey
    ID 635831
    92 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 466, X30 and 64

To get from Athlone to Ballybofey in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 466 bus from Athlone Station station to Cavan Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X30 bus and finally take the 64 bus from Donegal station to Ballybofey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 55 min. The ride fare is €4.65.

355min€4.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 466466
Bus - X30X30
Bus - 6464
Leaves from Athlone Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 466466
    Wait for bus
    466
    Cavan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cavan Bus Station
    ID 135861
    109 min
  • 4
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Donegal
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    100 min
  • 6
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Derry
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Ballybofey
    Ride to bus station
    Ballybofey
    ID 635831
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Ballybofey

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Ballybofey, Ireland is approximately 224.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 355 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Ballybofey by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Athlone

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Northgate St.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Northgate St
  • Radisson Hotel
  • Barrack St Church

Public transit stations close to Ballybofey, Ireland

Ballybofey is located at Ballybofey, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Ballybofey.

Bus stations close to Ballybofey:

  • Ballybofey
  • Finn Valley College
  • Stranorlar

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 466, X30 and 64

To get from Athlone to Ballybofey in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 466 bus from Athlone Station station to Cavan Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X30 bus and finally take the 64 bus from Donegal station to Ballybofey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 55 min. The ride fare is €4.65.

355min€4.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 466466
Bus - X30X30
Bus - 6464
Leaves from Athlone Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 466466
    Wait for bus
    466
    Cavan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cavan Bus Station
    ID 135861
    109 min
  • 4
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Donegal
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donegal
    ID 155821
    100 min
  • 6
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Derry
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Ballybofey
    Ride to bus station
    Ballybofey
    ID 635831
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Athlone to Ballybofey?

    The fastest way takes 355 minutes, using Bus line 466, Bus line 23, Bus line 64.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Athlone to Ballybofey?

    The alternative route takes 355 minutes, using Bus line 466, Bus line X30, Bus line 64.

  • Is there a direct bus between Athlone and Ballybofey in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Athlone to Ballybofey in Ireland?

    The 466 bus line goes from Athlone Station station near Athlone to Cavan station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cavan station near Ballybofey in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Athlone to Ballybofey in Ireland by bus?

    The total travel time between Athlone and Ballybofey in Ireland by bus is about 5 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Athlone to get to Ballybofey in Ireland?

    Get on the 466 bus from the Athlone Station stop near Athlone in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Athlone and Ballybofey in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Cavan stop, which is closest to Ballybofey in Ireland.

  • How much is the bus fare from Athlone to Ballybofey?

    The ride from Athlone to Ballybofey costs €4.65.

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