What is the cheapest way to get from Athlone to Bushmills?

The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Bushmills is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athlone to Bushmills?

The fastest way to get from Athlone to Bushmills is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Athlone and Bushmills?

No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Bushmills. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Bushmills War Memorial via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Donegall Square North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Athlone and Bushmills?

No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Bushmills. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Coleraine via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Athlone to Bushmills?

The distance between Athlone and Bushmills is 241 miles. The road distance is 157.9 miles.

How do I travel from Athlone to Bushmills without a car?

The best way to get from Athlone to Bushmills without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 7h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athlone to Bushmills?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Athlone to Bushmills, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athlone to Bushmills bus from?

Athlone to Bushmills bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.

Where do I catch the Athlone to Bushmills train from?

Athlone to Bushmills train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.

Train or bus from Athlone to Bushmills?

The best way to get from Athlone to Bushmills is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 7h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Athlone to Bushmills bus arrive?

Athlone to Bushmills bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.

Where does the Athlone to Bushmills train arrive?

Athlone to Bushmills train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Athlone to Bushmills?

Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Bushmills is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Athlone to Bushmills.

Where can I stay near Bushmills?

There are 854+ hotels available in Bushmills.

Athlone to Bushmills - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus 763
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Bushmills War Memorialbus 221
7h 29m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
7h 36m
£39–58
Drive 157 mi
1. Drive from Athlone to Bushmillscar 157 mi
3h 30m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to North Roadbus 176
3. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus 278
9h

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Distance: 239.2 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Bushmills, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Arcadia to Bushmills War Memorial via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Donegall Square North in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Bushmills War Memorial via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 36m.

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