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How to get fromCoalisland to Athloneby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 37m
    €107–136

  2. Drive  171.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Coalisland to Athlonecar car 171.1 km
    2h 22m
    €32–46

  3. Bus via Enniskillen

    1. Take the bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus 261
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    7h 19m
    €40–52

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 278
    2. Take the bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 176
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    7h 39m

Coalisland to Athlone by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Coalisland, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a vehicle from Coalisland to Athlone via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coalisland Lineside to Athlone Stn via Dungannon Bus Station, Enniskillen Bus, and Cavan Bus Stn in around 7h 19m.

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