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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ballymoney to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 2m
    €45–66

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charles Street to High Streetbus bus 218
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus bus 763
    7h 54m
    €33–45

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ballymoney to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus bus 190
    7h 38m
    €61–89

  4. Drive  235.3 km

    1. Drive from Ballymoney to Athlonecar car 235.3 km
    3h 21m
    €43–62

Ballymoney to Athlone by train and tram

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Ballymoney, Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a train from Ballymoney to Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charles Street to Arcadia via High Street, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, and Crampton Quay in around 7h 54m.

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