There are 4 ways to get from Balbriggan to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Balbriggan to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 3m€16–25Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 101
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus 763
4h 13m€28–37Drive 149.7 km
- Drive from Balbriggan to Athlonecar 149.7 km
1h 32m€26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
4h 44m€34–50
Balbriggan to Athlone by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Athlone is to train which costs €16 - €25 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Arcadia via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan and arriving at Athlone via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Balbriggan and Athlone is 167 km. The road distance is 149.7 km.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €16 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Balbriggan to Athlone, including transfers.
Balbriggan to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Balbriggan Comm Cen station.
Balbriggan to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €16 - €25. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 13m.
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 3m. 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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Balbriggan to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Balbriggan to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Balbriggan to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Athlone is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Balbriggan to Athlone.
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