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How to get fromAthlone to Belfast Portby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Belfast Port by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    5h 2m
    £58–77

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 466
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus 270
    7h 18m
    £24–30

  3. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus 705x
    6h 18m
    £29–40

  4. Drive  137.7 mi

    1. Drive from Athlone to Belfast Portcar car 137.7 mi
    2h 58m
    £35–50

Athlone to Belfast Port by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Belfast Port, Belfast, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Belfast Port via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Wellington Place, and Catalyst Inc in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to West Bank Close via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Upper Queen Street in around 6h 18m.

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