There are 5 ways to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athlone by train, bus, rideshare, 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€43–62Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
6h 19m€31–42Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS to Athlone210.4 km
2h 54mDrive 210.4 km
- Drive from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athlonecar 210.4 km
2h 54m€37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
7h 31m
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athlone by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athlone is to bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Belfast International Airport and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) and Athlone is 343 km. The road distance is 210.4 km.
The best way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athlone, including transfers.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athlone bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast International Airport station.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athlone is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS), Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Athlone via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Arcadia via The Gresham Hotel and Crampton Quay in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
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 Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athlone bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athlone is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athlone.
There are 77+ hotels available in Athlone.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) and Athlone. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.