There are 4 ways to get from Coalisland to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 15m€68–89Drive 171.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Coalisland to Athlonecar 171.1 km
2h 22m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 175 / ...
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
7h 10mBus via Monaghan
- Take the bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
- Take the bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Stnbus 176
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
7h 30m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coalisland to Athlone is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Coalisland to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Coalisland to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Coalisland Lineside and arriving at Athlone Stn via Dungannon Bus Station, Monaghan Bus Stn and Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Coalisland to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Portadown and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Coalisland and Athlone is 295 km. The road distance is 171.1 km.
The best way to get from Coalisland to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €65 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Coalisland to Athlone, including transfers.
Coalisland to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dungannon Bus Station.
Coalisland to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portadown station.
The best way to get from Coalisland to Athlone is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €65 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 10m.
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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coalisland Lineside to Athlone Stn via Dungannon Bus Station, Monaghan Bus Station, Monaghan Bus Stn, and Cavan Bus Stn in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–26
- Phone
- 047 51840
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkcm.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
Bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Coalisland to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.
Coalisland to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coalisland to Athlone is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Coalisland to Athlone.
There are 80+ hotels available in Athlone.