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How to get fromAntrim, County Antrim to Athloneby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Antrim, County Antrim to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 20m
    €41–60

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus bus 763
    6h 57m
    €30–41

  3. Drive 215.9 km

    1. Drive from Antrim, County Antrim to Athlonecar car 215.9 km
    2h 58m
    €38–55

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 271
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    7h 22m

Antrim, County Antrim to Athlone by train and tram

Calendar199Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a train from Antrim to Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antrim Buscentre to Arcadia via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Crampton Quay in around 6h 57m.

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