There are 4 ways to get from Bangor to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 29m€40–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadiabus 760 / ...
6h 58m€36–159Train, bus
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
6h 54m€56–81Drive 238.2 km
- Drive from Bangor to Athlonecar 238.2 km
3h 7m€43–61
Bangor to Athlone by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bangor to Athlone is to bus which costs €35 - €160 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Bangor to Athlone is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangor to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Bangor Buscentre and arriving at Arcadia via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Bangor to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Bangor and arriving at Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Bangor and Athlone is 333 km. The road distance is 238.2 km.
The best way to get from Bangor to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Bangor to Athlone, including transfers.
Bangor to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Bangor to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Bangor to Athlone is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Bangor, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Bangor to Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangor Buscentre to Arcadia via Donegall Square West, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 58m.
- 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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- 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 Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- 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 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
- €20–140
- 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
Bangor to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Bangor to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangor to Athlone is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Bangor to Athlone.
There are 79+ hotels available in Athlone.