There are 4 ways to get from Bettystown to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bettystown to Nassau Streetbus 910
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 36m€23–29Bus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
4h 33m€34–49Drive 133.6 km
- Drive from Bettystown to Athlonecar 133.6 km
1h 52m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Laytown to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 5m€26–39
Bettystown to Athlone by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bettystown to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €23 - €29 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Bettystown to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bettystown to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Bettystown and arriving at Athlone Stn via Drogheda Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Bettystown to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Laytown and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Bettystown and Athlone is 186 km. The road distance is 133.6 km.
The best way to get from Bettystown to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 36m and costs €23 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Bettystown to Athlone, including transfers.
Bettystown to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Drogheda Bus station.
Bettystown to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Laytown station.
The best way to get from Bettystown to Athlone is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Bettystown, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bettystown to Athlone via Laytown Station, Laytown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Laytown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–7
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from Bettystown to Nassau Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
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Booking & Getting There
Bettystown to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Bettystown to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bettystown to Athlone is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Bettystown to Athlone.
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