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

The cheapest way to get from Newtownards to Athlone is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newtownards to Athlone is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Newtownards and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Newtownards to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Gibson's Lane and arriving at Arcadia via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Newtownards and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Newtownards to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Newtownards to Athlone?

The distance between Newtownards and Athlone is 328 km. The road distance is 232.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Newtownards to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €30 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Newtownards to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newtownards to Athlone bus from?

Newtownards to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Newtownards to Athlone train from?

Newtownards to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.

Train or bus from Newtownards to Athlone?

The best way to get from Newtownards to Athlone is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Newtownards to Athlone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newtownards to Athlone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newtownards to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Newtownards to Athlone is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Newtownards to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 74+ hotels available in Athlone.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 32m
€32–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus 763
6h 46m
€36–158
Drive 232.5 km
1. Drive from Newtownards to Athlonecar 232.5 km
3h 2m
€42–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
7h 5m
€48–70

Newtownards to Athlone by bus, foot, train, and tram

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 328.3 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Gibson's Lane to Athlone via Donegall Square West, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gibson's Lane to Arcadia via Donegall Square West, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 11 in around 6h 46m.

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