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How to get fromBelfast City Airport (BHD) to Athloneby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Athlone by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 8m
    €35–51

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus bus 763
    6h 21m
    €38–164

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Belfast City-BHD to Athlonerideshare rideshare 223.3 km
    2h 53m

  4. Drive 223.3 km

    1. Drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Athlonecar car 223.3 km
    2h 53m
    €40–57

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus bus 190
    6h 41m
    €51–74

Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Athlone by bus, train, and tram

Calendar199Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Belfast City Airport (BHD), Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from George Best Belfast City Airport to Athlone via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Best Belfast City Airport to Arcadia via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 11 in around 6h 21m.

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