There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Dromore by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Kenlis Streetbus X1
5h 12mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain Ic / ...
5h 15m£23–34Drive 117.5 mi
- Drive from Athlone to Dromorecar 117.5 mi
2h 43m£29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus 763
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Kenlis Streetbus X1
5h 22mBus via Dundalk
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus 190
6h 58m£40–57
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Dromore is to train which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Dromore is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Dromore. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Iveagh Terrace via Dublin Airport T1 and Banbridge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Dromore. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Newry via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Athlone and Dromore is 171 miles. The road distance is 118.2 miles.
The best way to get from Athlone to Dromore without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Athlone to Dromore, including transfers.
Athlone to Dromore bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Dromore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Dromore is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £23 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Dromore, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Iveagh Terrace via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Newry, Newry Train Station, and Newry Bus Station in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Iveagh Terrace via Dublin Airport T1, Kenlis Street, and Banbridge Bus Station in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–14
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–14
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £8–13
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Kenlis Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Kenlis Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- £20–27
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Dromore bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Athlone to Dromore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Dromore is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Athlone to Dromore.
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