There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) by train, bus, rideshare, 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 / ...
5h 23m£37–54Drive 131.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS)car 131.6 mi
2h 55m£32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus 763
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
6h 4m£39–151Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS131.6 mi
2h 55mBus, train
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus 190
- Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
6h 12m£50–71
Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS). However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Belfast International Airport via Dublin Airport T1 and Grand Central Station Stand 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS). However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Belfast Grand Central via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Athlone and Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) is 215 miles. The road distance is 132.4 miles.
The best way to get from Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS), including transfers.
Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £160 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS), Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Belfast International Airport via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Grand Central Station Stand 10 in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Belfast International Airport via Dublin Airport T1 and Grand Central Station Stand 10 in around 6h 4m.
- 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 Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £13–19
Train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £10–14
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Translink
Train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–120
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- £20–27
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Athlone to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS).
There are 1275+ hotels available in Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Athlone and Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.