There are 4 ways to get from Belfast Central Station 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 / ...
4h 53m€38–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus 763
6h 1m€36–159Drive 218.2 km
- Drive from Belfast Central Station to Athlonecar 218.2 km
2h 50m€39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
6h 26m€54–79
Belfast Central Station to Athlone by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Athlone is to bus which costs €35 - €160 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Central Station station to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Arcadia via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast Central Station to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Belfast Lanyon Place and arriving at Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Belfast Central Station and Athlone is 314 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.
The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Belfast Central Station to Athlone, including transfers.
Belfast Central Station to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast Central Station to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Athlone is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Belfast Central Station, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast Central Station to Arcadia via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 11 in around 6h 1m.
- 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
- +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 11 to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast Central Station to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast Central Station to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast Central Station to Athlone is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Belfast Central Station to Athlone.
There are 79+ hotels available in Athlone.