There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Larne by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Towntrain Re
5h 42m£35–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus 763
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
6h 54m£25–36Drive 153.5 mi
- Drive from Athlone to Larnecar 153.5 mi
3h 12m£38–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 270
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Towntrain Re
7h 7m
Athlone to Larne by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Larne is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Larne is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Larne. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Circular Road via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Larne. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Larne Town via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Athlone and Larne is 221 miles. The road distance is 154.4 miles.
The best way to get from Athlone to Larne without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Athlone to Larne, including transfers.
Athlone to Larne bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Larne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Larne is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Larne, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Larne Town via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Circular Road via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 6h 54m.
- 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 Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- 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 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- £16–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Larne bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Athlone to Larne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Larne is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Athlone to Larne.
There are 242+ hotels available in Larne.











