There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Coalisland by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain Ic
4h 9m£95–122Drive 106.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Coalislandcar 106.9 mi
2h 24m£27–39Bus via Enniskillen
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Enniskillen Busbus 30
- Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dungannon Bus Stationbus 261
7h 7m£35–45Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to North Roadbus 176
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dungannon Bus Stationbus 278
7h 28m
Athlone to Coalisland by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Coalisland is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Coalisland is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Coalisland. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Coalisland Lineside via Cavan Bus Stn, Enniskillen Bus Station and Dungannon Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Coalisland. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Portadown via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Athlone and Coalisland is 184 miles. The road distance is 107.6 miles.
The best way to get from Athlone to Coalisland without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £95 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Athlone to Coalisland, including transfers.
Athlone to Coalisland bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Coalisland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Coalisland is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £95 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Enniskillen, which costs £35 - £45 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Coalisland, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Coalisland via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Portadown in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Coalisland Lineside via Cavan Bus Stn, Enniskillen Bus Station, and Dungannon Bus Station in around 7h 7m.
- 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 Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £10–15
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- £16–22
Bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- £16–22
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Athlone to Coalisland bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Athlone to Coalisland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Coalisland is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Athlone to Coalisland.
There are 160+ hotels available in Coalisland.