There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Lurgan 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 7m£26–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus 190
- Take the train from Dundalk to Portadowntrain Ic / ...
5h 59m£38–55Drive 112.9 mi
- Drive from Athlone to Lurgancar 112.9 mi
2h 29m£28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus 763
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Kenlis Streetbus X1
6h 17m
Athlone to Lurgan by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Lurgan is to train which costs £26 - £40 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Lurgan is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Lurgan. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Queen Street via Dublin Airport T1 and Banbridge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Lurgan. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Lurgan via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Portadown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Athlone and Lurgan is 175 miles. The road distance is 113.6 miles.
The best way to get from Athlone to Lurgan without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £26 - £40.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Athlone to Lurgan, including transfers.
Athlone to Lurgan bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Lurgan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Lurgan is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £26 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Lurgan, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Lurgan via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Portadown in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Queen Street via Dublin Airport T1, Kenlis Street, and Banbridge Bus Station in around 6h 17m.
- 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 Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–15
Train from Dundalk to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £4–7
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Dundalk to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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
- 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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Kenlis Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Lurgan bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Athlone to Lurgan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Lurgan is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Athlone to Lurgan.
There are 209+ hotels available in Lurgan.