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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re
    7h 18m
    £39–58

  2. 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 Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Bushmills War Memorialbus bus 221
    7h 29m

  3. Drive 157 mi

    1. Drive from Athlone to Bushmillscar car 157 mi
    3h 30m
    £39–56

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 466
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to North Roadbus bus 176
    3. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 278
    8h 50m

Athlone to Bushmills by train, tram, foot, and bus

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Athlone to Bushmills.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Bushmills War Memorial via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, 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.

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