There are 4 ways to get from Lurgan 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 22m€31–46Bus
- Take the bus from Kenlis Street to Dublin Airport T2bus X1
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadiabus 760 / ...
6h 14mDrive 180 km
- Drive from Lurgan to Athlonecar 180 km
2h 28m€32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Portadown to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
6h 44m€45–67
Lurgan to Athlone by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lurgan to Athlone is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Lurgan to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lurgan to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Flush Place and arriving at Arcadia via Kenlis Street and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Lurgan to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Lurgan and arriving at Athlone via Portadown, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Lurgan and Athlone is 280 km. The road distance is 180 km.
The best way to get from Lurgan to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Lurgan to Athlone, including transfers.
Lurgan to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Kenlis Street station.
Lurgan to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portadown station.
The best way to get from Lurgan to Athlone is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Lurgan, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Lurgan to Athlone via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flush Place to Arcadia via Kenlis Street, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 14m.
- 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
Train from Portadown to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- 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/
Train from Portadown to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Kenlis Street to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Lurgan to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Lurgan to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lurgan to Athlone is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Lurgan to Athlone.
There are 80+ hotels available in Athlone.