What is the cheapest way to get from Lisburn to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Lisburn to Athlone is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lisburn to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Lisburn to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Lisburn and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Lisburn to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Sprucefield Shopping Centre and arriving at Arcadia via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lisburn and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Lisburn to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Hilden and arriving at Athlone via Portadown, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Lisburn to Athlone?

The distance between Lisburn and Athlone is 301 km. The road distance is 203.8 km.

How do I travel from Lisburn to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Lisburn to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €35 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Lisburn to Athlone?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Lisburn to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lisburn to Athlone bus from?

Lisburn to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Sprucefield Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Lisburn to Athlone train from?

Lisburn to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portadown station.

Train or bus from Lisburn to Athlone?

The best way to get from Lisburn to Athlone is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Lisburn to Athlone bus arrive?

Lisburn to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.

Where does the Lisburn to Athlone train arrive?

Lisburn to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Lisburn to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Lisburn to Athlone is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Lisburn to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 74+ hotels available in Athlone.

Lisburn to Athlone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 41m
€37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Dublin Airport T2bus X1
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus 763
5h 25m
Drive 203.8 km
1. Drive from Lisburn to Athlonecar 203.8 km
2h 44m
€37–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dundalktrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
6h 45m
€53–78

Lisburn to Athlone by train and tram

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4h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 301.2 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Hilden to Athlone via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Arcadia via Dublin Airport T2 and Airport Zone 11 in around 5h 25m.

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