There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Balbriggan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Balbriggantrain Re / ...
2h 55m€17–24Bus via Airport Zone 13
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus 763
3h 21m€28–38Drive 150.8 km
- Drive from Athlone to Balbriggancar 150.8 km
1h 33m€26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus 190
3h 51m€34–47
Athlone to Balbriggan by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Balbriggan is to train which costs €16 - €25 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Balbriggan is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Balbriggan via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Balbriggan via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Athlone and Balbriggan is 167 km. The road distance is 150.8 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Balbriggan without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €16 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Athlone to Balbriggan, including transfers.
Athlone to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Balbriggan is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €16 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus via Airport Zone 13, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Balbriggan via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11 every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Athlone to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Balbriggan is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Athlone to Balbriggan.
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