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How to get from Athlone to Buncrana by bus?

By bus

To get from Athlone to Buncrana in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the A2 bus from Athlone Station station to Athlone Ait station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 721 bus and finally take the 933 bus from Dublin Airport station to Buncrana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 52 min.

472min
Walk to bus station
Bus - A2A2
Bus - 721721
Bus - 933933
Walk to Buncrana
Leaves from Athlone Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 991001
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - A2A2
    Wait for bus
    A2
    Athlone
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Ait
    ID 555391
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 721721
    Wait for bus
    721
    Dublin Airport T1
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin Airport T1
    ID 7347
    110 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 933933
    Wait for bus
    933
    Moville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buncrana
    ID 11263
    255 min
  • 9
    Walk to Buncrana
    Walk to
    Buncrana
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Buncrana in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Tullamore station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 847 bus and finally take the 933 bus from Hugh Lane Galllery station to Buncrana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 2 min.

482min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 847847
Bus - 933933
Walk to Buncrana
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tullamore
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Train Station
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 847847
    Wait for bus
    847
    Cathal Brugha Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin, Cathal Brugha Street
    ID 4508
    119 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hugh Lane Galllery
    ID 4726
    440 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 933933
    Wait for bus
    933
    Moville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buncrana
    ID 11263
    270 min
  • 10
    Walk to Buncrana
    Walk to
    Buncrana
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Buncrana

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Buncrana, Ireland is approximately 392.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 472 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Buncrana 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 Radisson Hotel.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Radisson Hotel
  • John Broderick St
  • Barrack St Church

Public transit stations close to Buncrana, Ireland

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

Bus stations close to Buncrana:

  • Buncrana
  • Supervalu

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Buncrana in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Tullamore station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 847 bus and finally take the 933 bus from Hugh Lane Galllery station to Buncrana station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 2 min.

482min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 847847
Bus - 933933
Walk to Buncrana
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tullamore
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Train Station
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 847847
    Wait for bus
    847
    Cathal Brugha Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dublin, Cathal Brugha Street
    ID 4508
    119 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hugh Lane Galllery
    ID 4726
    440 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 933933
    Wait for bus
    933
    Moville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buncrana
    ID 11263
    270 min
  • 10
    Walk to Buncrana
    Walk to
    Buncrana
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 472 minutes, using Bus line A2, Bus line 721, Bus line 933.

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

    The alternative route takes 482 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 847, Bus line 933.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 52 min.

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

    The A2 bus line goes from Athlone Station station near Athlone to Athlone station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Athlone station near Buncrana in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Athlone and Buncrana in Ireland by bus is about 7 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the A2 bus from the Athlone Station stop near Athlone in Ireland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Athlone stop, which is closest to Buncrana in Ireland.

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