There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Ballymoney by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymoneytrain Re
5h 59m£38–57Drive 146.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Ballymoneycar 146.8 mi
3h 23m£36–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus 190
- Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymoneytrain Re
6h 47m£51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus 763
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Charles Streetbus 218
7h 45m
Athlone to Ballymoney by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Ballymoney is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Ballymoney is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Ballymoney. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Charles Street via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Ballymoney. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Ballymoney via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Athlone and Ballymoney is 248 miles. The road distance is 147.6 miles.
The best way to get from Athlone to Ballymoney without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Athlone to Ballymoney, including transfers.
Athlone to Ballymoney bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Ballymoney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Ballymoney is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 45m.
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, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Charles Street via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–14
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
Train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–14
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymoney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymoney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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
- £20–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- £20–27
- 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
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Bridge Street to Charles Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Ballymoney bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Athlone to Ballymoney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Ballymoney is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Athlone to Ballymoney.
There are 896+ hotels available in Ballymoney.











