There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Belfast 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 / ...
4h 19m£28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus 763
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
5h 2m£30–138Drive 134.4 mi
- Drive from Athlone to Belfastcar 134.4 mi
2h 53m£33–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus 190
- Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
5h 7m£41–58
Athlone to Belfast by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Belfast is to train which costs £28 - £45 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Belfast is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Belfast station. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Grand Central Station Stand 11 via Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Belfast Grand Central via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Athlone and Belfast is 195 miles. The road distance is 135.2 miles.
The best way to get from Athlone to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £28 - £45.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Athlone to Belfast, including transfers.
Athlone to Belfast bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Belfast is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £28 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Grand Central Station Stand 11 via Dublin Airport T1 in around 5h 2m.
- 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 Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–120
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Belfast bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Athlone to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Belfast is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Athlone to Belfast.
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