There are 4 ways to get from Coleraine to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
6h 15m€46–67Drive 239.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Coleraine to Athlonecar 239.5 km
3h 18m€43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre 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 28mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadiabus 760 / ...
7h 44m€49–180
Coleraine to Athlone by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Athlone is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Coleraine to Athlone is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Coleraine to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Coleraine Buscentre and arriving at Athlone Stn via Monaghan Bus Stn and Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Coleraine to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Coleraine and arriving at Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Coleraine and Athlone is 410 km. The road distance is 239.5 km.
The best way to get from Coleraine to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Coleraine to Athlone, including transfers.
Coleraine to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Coleraine to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Coleraine to Athlone is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 28m.
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, Monaghan Bus Stn, and Cavan Bus Stn in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
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
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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/
- 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
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Coleraine to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.
Coleraine to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coleraine to Athlone is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Coleraine to Athlone.
There are 80+ hotels available in Athlone.