There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 34m€42–62Drive 224.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballymena to Athlonecar 224.3 km
3h 7m€40–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
7h 2m€58–85Bus
- Take the bus from George Street to Laganside Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadiabus 760 / ...
7h 33m
Ballymena to Athlone by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Athlone is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Athlone is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Athlone. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Arcadia via Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballymena to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Ballymena and arriving at Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Ballymena and Athlone is 365 km. The road distance is 224.3 km.
The best way to get from Ballymena to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Ballymena to Athlone, including transfers.
Ballymena to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.
The best way to get from Ballymena to Athlone is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballymena to Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Arcadia via Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from George Street to Laganside Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballymena to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Bus Station.
Ballymena to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Athlone is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Ballymena to Athlone.
There are 80+ hotels available in Athlone.