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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Larne Town 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 / ...
    5h 46m
    €41–61

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus bus 763
    7h 17m
    €30–41

  3. Drive 241.5 km

    1. Drive from Larne to Athlonecar car 241.5 km
    3h 17m
    €43–62

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 271
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    7h 48m

Larne to Athlone by train and tram

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Larne Town to Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Larne Bus Station to Arcadia via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Crampton Quay in around 7h 17m.

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