There are 3 ways to get from Bettystown to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Bettystown to Athlone by bus, train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bettystown to Athlone is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Bettystown to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €22 - €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 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bettystown to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Laytown and arriving at Athlone via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Bettystown and Athlone is 178 km. The road distance is 134.1 km.
The best way to get from Bettystown to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 43m 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 train which takes 3h 43m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Bettystown, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Bettystown to Athlone via Laytown Station, Laytown, Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Laytown to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–7
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
- 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
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 Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bettystown to Athlone is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Bettystown to Athlone.
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