There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Rostrevor 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 Newrytrain Ic / ...
5h 20m£23–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
5h 28mDrive 108.7 mi
- Drive from Athlone to Rostrevorcar 108.7 mi
2h 28m£27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus 763
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
5h 36mBus via Drogheda
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus 190
7h 2m£40–57
Athlone to Rostrevor by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Rostrevor is to train which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Rostrevor is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Rostrevor. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at St Colmans Gardens via Dublin Airport T1 and Newry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Rostrevor. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Newry via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Athlone and Rostrevor is 162 miles. The road distance is 109.4 miles.
The best way to get from Athlone to Rostrevor without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £23 - £35.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Athlone to Rostrevor, including transfers.
Athlone to Rostrevor bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Rostrevor train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Rostrevor is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £23 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Rostrevor, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to St Colmans Gardens via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Newry, Newry Train Station, and Newry Bus Station in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to St Colmans Gardens via Dublin Airport T1 and Newry Bus Station in around 5h 36m.
- 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 Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £8–13
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
- 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 Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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 Rostrevor bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Athlone to Rostrevor train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Rostrevor is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Athlone to Rostrevor.
There are 454+ hotels available in Rostrevor.