There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Balrothery by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 101 bus
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Balrotherybus 101
3h 7m€25–35Bus via Airport Zone 13
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus 763
3h 15m€27–37Drive 148.6 km
- Drive from Athlone to Balrotherycar 148.6 km
1h 30m€26–37Train
- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Balbriggantrain Re / ...
3h 27m€26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus 190
3h 56m€34–47
Athlone to Balrothery by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Balrothery is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Balrothery is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Balrothery. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Balrothery via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Balrothery. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Balbriggan via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Athlone and Balrothery is 163 km. The road distance is 148.6 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Balrothery without a car is to train and line 101 bus which takes 3h 7m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Athlone to Balrothery, including transfers.
Athlone to Balrothery bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Balrothery train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Balrothery is to bus via Airport Zone 13 which takes 3h 15m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Balrothery, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11 every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Balrothery Inn via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, Balbriggan, and Peter & Paul Church in around 3h 27m.
- 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 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 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Balrothery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–17
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
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Balrothery bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Athlone to Balrothery train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Balrothery is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Athlone to Balrothery.
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