What is the cheapest way to get from Athlone to Portstewart?

The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Portstewart is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athlone to Portstewart?

The fastest way to get from Athlone to Portstewart is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Athlone and Portstewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Cavan Bus Stn and Monaghan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Athlone and Portstewart?

No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Coleraine via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Athlone to Portstewart?

The distance between Athlone and Portstewart is 262 miles. The road distance is 153.6 miles.

How do I travel from Athlone to Portstewart without a car?

The best way to get from Athlone to Portstewart without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £35 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Athlone to Portstewart?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Athlone to Portstewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athlone to Portstewart bus from?

Athlone to Portstewart bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.

Where do I catch the Athlone to Portstewart train from?

Athlone to Portstewart train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.

Train or bus from Athlone to Portstewart?

The best way to get from Athlone to Portstewart is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Athlone to Portstewart bus arrive?

Athlone to Portstewart bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Athlone to Portstewart train arrive?

Athlone to Portstewart train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Athlone to Portstewart?

Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Portstewart is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Athlone to Portstewart.

Where can I stay near Portstewart?

There are 798+ hotels available in Portstewart.

Athlone to Portstewart - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Portstewart by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
6h 43m
£39–58
Drive 152.7 mi
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1. Drive from Athlone to Portstewartcar 152.7 mi
3h 26m
£38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 175 / ...
3. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Portstewart Promenadebus 278
7h 20m

Athlone to Portstewart by train, tram, foot, and bus

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6h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.5 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Portstewart Promenade via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Portstewart Promenade via Cavan Bus Stn, Monaghan Bus Stn, and Monaghan Bus Station in around 7h 20m.

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