What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast Port to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast Port to Athlone is to bus which costs €35 - €160 and takes 6h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast Port to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Belfast Port to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast Port and Athlone?

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 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Belfast Port and Athlone?

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 37m.

How far is it from Belfast Port to Athlone?

The distance between Belfast Port and Athlone is 315 km. The road distance is 223.4 km.

How do I travel from Belfast Port to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast Port to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €30 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Belfast Port to Athlone?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Belfast Port to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast Port to Athlone bus from?

Belfast Port to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Belfast Port to Athlone train from?

Belfast Port to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.

Train or bus from Belfast Port to Athlone?

The best way to get from Belfast Port to Athlone is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Belfast Port to Athlone bus arrive?

Belfast Port to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.

Where does the Belfast Port to Athlone train arrive?

Belfast Port to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Belfast Port to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast Port to Athlone is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Belfast Port to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 75+ hotels available in Athlone.

Belfast Port to Athlone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast Port to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 37m
€35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus 763
6h 23m
€35–157
Drive 223.4 km
1. Drive from Belfast Port to Athlonecar 223.4 km
2h 54m
€40–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
6h 55m
€48–70

Belfast Port to Athlone by bus, foot, train, and tram

103Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315.3 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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 37m. 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 11 in around 6h 23m.

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