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How to get fromBelfast Grand Central Station to Athloneby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast Grand Central Station to Athlone by train, bus, 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 / ...
    4h 27m
    €32–47

  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
    5h 40m
    €36–159

  3. Drive 216.3 km

    1. Drive from Belfast Grand Central Station to Athlonecar car 216.3 km
    2h 47m
    €38–55

  4. 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
    €48–70

Belfast Grand Central Station to Athlone by train and tram

Calendar199Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Belfast Grand Central Station, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Athlone via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Arcadia via Dublin Airport T2 and Airport Zone 11 in around 5h 40m.

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