There are 6 ways to get from Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ballygawley to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 32
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 25m€33–58Drive 153.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlonecar 153.5 km
2h€27–39Train
- Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
6h 14m€29–43Bus
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 175 / ...
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
5h 47m€44–61Bus via Enniskillen
- Take the bus from Ballygawley Park and Ride to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
- Take the bus from Enniskillen to Cavan Bus Stnbus 30
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
5h 55mBus via North Road
- Take the bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Stnbus 176
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
6h 7m
Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Ballygawley and arriving at Athlone Stn via Monaghan Bus Stn and Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Portadown and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Ballygawley, County Tyrone and Athlone is 291 km. The road distance is 153.5 km.
The best way to get from Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 25m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone, including transfers.
Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Monaghan Bus Stn station.
Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portadown station.
The best way to get from Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Ballygawley, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone via Ballygawley Park and Ride, Dungannon Bus Station, Portadown Train Station [bus stop], Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone Stn via Ballygawley, Monaghan Bus Stn, and Cavan Bus Stn in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ballygawley to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Enniskillen to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ballygawley to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ballygawley Park and Ride to Enniskillen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
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More Questions & Answers
Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Ballygawley, County Tyrone to Athlone.
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