There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Banbridge by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Kenlis Streetbus X1
4h 34m£15–20Train
- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain Ic
4h 53m£31–42Drive 109.4 mi
- Drive from Athlone to Banbridgecar 109.4 mi
2h 34m£28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus 763
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Kenlis Streetbus X1
4h 44m£17–22Bus via Dundalk
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus 190
6h 27m£44–60
Athlone to Banbridge by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Banbridge is to train and bus which costs £15 - £20 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Banbridge is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Banbridge. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Kenlis Street via Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Banbridge. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Newry via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Athlone and Banbridge is 163 miles. The road distance is 110.1 miles.
The best way to get from Athlone to Banbridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs £15 - £20.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Athlone to Banbridge, including transfers.
Athlone to Banbridge bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Banbridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Banbridge is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £22 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Banbridge, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Banbridge Bus Station via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Newry, Newry Train Station, and Newry Bus Station in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Kenlis Street via Dublin Airport T1 in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £10–14
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £10–14
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £8–13
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Kenlis Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Kenlis Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Banbridge bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Athlone to Banbridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Banbridge is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Athlone to Banbridge.
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