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How to get fromAthlone to Ballymenaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    5h 31m
    £36–53

  2. Drive 139.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Ballymenacar car 139.5 mi
    3h 8m
    £34–50

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 466
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus 270
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    6h 56m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    6h 58m

Athlone to Ballymena by train, tram, and foot

Calendar221Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Athlone to Ballymena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Ballymena via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 6h 58m.

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