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How to get fromBalbriggan to Athloneby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Balbriggan to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Balbriggan to Tara Streettrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 27m
    €16–25

  2. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus bus 763
    4h 13m
    €28–37

  3. Drive  149.7 km

    1. Drive from Balbriggan to Athlonecar car 149.7 km
    1h 32m
    €26–37

  4. Line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busárasbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 7m
    €25–36

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus bus 190
    4h 38m
    €34–50

Balbriggan to Athlone by train, foot, and tram

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Balbriggan to Athlone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a train from Balbriggan to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Arcadia via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 11 in around 4h 13m.

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