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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 15m
    €46–67

  2. Drive 239.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Coleraine to Athlonecar car 239.5 km
    3h 18m
    €43–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre 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 57m

  4. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus bus 218
    2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus bus 763
    8h 7m

Coleraine to Athlone by train and tram

Calendar199Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Coleraine to Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Athlone Stn via Monaghan Bus Station, North Road, and Cavan Bus Stn in around 7h 57m.

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