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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymoneytrain train Re
    6h 5m
    £38–57

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Charles Streetbus bus 218
    7h 45m
    £29–38

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus bus 190
    2. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymoneytrain train Re
    6h 45m
    £51–73

  4. Drive  146.8 mi

    1. Drive from Athlone to Ballymoneycar car 146.8 mi
    3h 23m
    £37–53

Athlone to Ballymoney by train and tram

Calendar172Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Ballymoney, Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Ballymoney via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Charles Street via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Bridge Street in around 7h 45m.

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