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

The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Athlone is to train which costs €14 - €21 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballina to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Ballina Bus Stn and arriving at Athlone Stn via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Ballina and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Ballina to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Athlone via Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Ballina to Athlone?

The distance between Ballina and Athlone is 143 km. The road distance is 132.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballina to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €14 - €21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Ballina to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballina to Athlone bus from?

Ballina to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ballina Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Ballina to Athlone train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballina to Athlone?

The best way to get from Ballina to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €14 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Ballina to Athlone bus arrive?

Ballina to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.

Where does the Ballina to Athlone train arrive?

Ballina to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Manulla Junction station.

Can I drive from Ballina to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Athlone is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Ballina to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 77+ hotels available in Athlone.

Ballina to Athlone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballina to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Ballina to Manulla Junctiontrain Ic
2. Take the train from Manulla Junction to Athlonetrain Re / ...
2h 53m
€14–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Claremorrisbus 430
2. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain Re / ...
3h 28m
€19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Longford Stnbus 22
2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
3h 39m
€31–48
Drive 132.7 km
1. Drive from Ballina to Athlonecar 132.7 km
1h 40m
€23–33

Ballina to Athlone by train

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Distance: 142.6 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a train from Ballina to Athlone via Manulla Junction in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Athlone Stn via Longford Stn in around 3h 39m.

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