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How to get fromAthlone to Coleraineby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    6h 15m
    £39–58

  2. Drive 148.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Colerainecar car 148.8 mi
    3h 19m
    £37–53

  3. 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
    7h 53m

  4. 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 Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 218
    7h 58m

Athlone to Coleraine by train and tram

Calendar210Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Coleraine via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Coleraine Buscentre via Cavan Bus Stn, North Road, and Monaghan Bus Station in around 7h 53m.

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