There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Portadown 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 / ...
3h 49m£25–37Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Portadown Train Station [bus stop]bus 270
5h 2mDrive 106.4 mi
- Drive from Athlone to Portadowncar 106.4 mi
2h 20m£26–38
Athlone to Portadown by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Portadown is to train which costs £25 - £40 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Portadown is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Portadown station. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Portadown Train Station [bus stop] via Cavan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Portadown. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Portadown via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Athlone and Portadown is 170 miles. The road distance is 107 miles.
The best way to get from Athlone to Portadown without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £25 - £40.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Athlone to Portadown, including transfers.
Athlone to Portadown bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Portadown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Portadown is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Portadown, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Portadown via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Portadown Train Station [bus stop] via Cavan Bus Station in around 5h 2m.
- 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
- 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/
- 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 Portadown Train Station [bus stop]
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Portadown bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Athlone to Portadown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Portadown is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Athlone to Portadown.
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