There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Bettystown by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Laytowntrain Re / ...
3h 22m€27–39Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to Triton Roadbus 910
3h 26m€22–27Bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus 190
3h 31m€33–46Drive 135.5 km
- Drive from Athlone to Bettystowncar 135.5 km
1h 53m€24–34
Athlone to Bettystown by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Bettystown is to train and bus which costs €21 - €28 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Bettystown is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Bettystown. However, there are services departing from Golden Island and arriving at Bettystown via Drogheda Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Bettystown. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Laytown via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Athlone and Bettystown is 178 km. The road distance is 135.5 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Bettystown without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Athlone to Bettystown, including transfers.
Athlone to Bettystown bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Golden Island station.
Athlone to Bettystown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Bettystown is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Bettystown, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Bettystown via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, Laytown, and Laytown Station in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Bus every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Laytown
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–7
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Bettystown bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Drogheda Bus station.
Athlone to Bettystown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Bettystown is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Athlone to Bettystown.
There are 125+ hotels available in Bettystown.



