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

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Athlone is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle station to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Bus Station and arriving at Arcadia via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Newry and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Newcastle to Athlone?

The distance between Newcastle and Athlone is 278 km. The road distance is 193.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Newcastle to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €120 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Newcastle to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Athlone bus from?

Newcastle to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newcastle Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Athlone train from?

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

Train or bus from Newcastle to Athlone?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Athlone is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €120 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Newcastle to Athlone bus arrive?

Newcastle to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 21.

Where does the Newcastle to Athlone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newcastle to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Athlone is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Newcastle to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 79+ hotels available in Athlone.

Newcastle to Athlone - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Newcastle to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newry to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 7m
€122–154
Drive 193.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Newcastle to Athlonecar 193.7 km
2h 42m
€35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus 520 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadiabus 760 / ...
7h 22m

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Distance: 278.4 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a vehicle from Newcastle to Athlone via Newry, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Arcadia via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 7h 22m.

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