There are 4 ways to get from Belfast Port 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 5m€35–51Bus
- 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 23m€35–153Drive 223.4 km
- Drive from Belfast Port to Athlonecar 223.4 km
2h 54m€40–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
6h 38m€48–71
Belfast Port to Athlone by bus, foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast Port to Athlone is to bus which costs €35 - €160 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast Port to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Port to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Thomas Johnston and arriving at Arcadia via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast Port 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 5m.
The distance between Belfast Port and Athlone is 315 km. The road distance is 223.4 km.
The best way to get from Belfast Port to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Belfast Port to Athlone, including transfers.
Belfast Port to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast Port to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast Port to Athlone is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Belfast Port, Belfast, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Catalyst Inc to Athlone via May Street, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thomas Johnston to Arcadia via Donegall Place, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 23m.
- 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 13 to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast Port to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast Port to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast Port to Athlone is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Belfast Port to Athlone.
There are 80+ hotels available in Athlone.