There are 4 ways to get from Banbridge to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kenlis Street to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 24mDrive 175.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Banbridge to Athlonecar 175.2 km
2h 33m€31–45Train
- Take the train from Newry to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 19m€33–50Bus
- Take the bus from Kenlis Street to Dublin Airport T2bus X1
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadiabus 760 / ...
5h 5m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Banbridge to Athlone is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Banbridge to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Banbridge to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Kenlis Street and arriving at Arcadia via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Banbridge to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Scarva and arriving at Athlone via Newry, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Banbridge and Athlone is 261 km. The road distance is 175.2 km.
The best way to get from Banbridge to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Banbridge to Athlone, including transfers.
Banbridge to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Kenlis Street station.
Banbridge to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Newry station.
The best way to get from Banbridge to Athlone is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Banbridge, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from St Patrick's College to Athlone via Main Street, Scarva, Newry, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kenlis Street to Arcadia via Dublin Airport T2 and Airport Zone 13 in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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 Newry to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
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
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Newry to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Kenlis Street to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Kenlis Street to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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
Banbridge to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Banbridge to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Banbridge to Athlone is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Banbridge to Athlone.
There are 81+ hotels available in Athlone.