There are 4 ways to get from Newtownards to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 32m€32–47Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadiabus 760 / ...
6h 46m€36–160Drive 232.5 km
- Drive from Newtownards to Athlonecar 232.5 km
3h 2m€42–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
7h€48–71
Newtownards to Athlone by bus, foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newtownards to Athlone is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Newtownards to Athlone is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €40 - €60.
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 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
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.
The distance between Newtownards and Athlone is 328 km. The road distance is 232.5 km.
The best way to get from Newtownards to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Newtownards to Athlone, including transfers.
Newtownards to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Newtownards to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
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.
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 13 in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
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 Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- 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
Newtownards to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Newtownards to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newtownards to Athlone is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Newtownards to Athlone.
There are 80+ hotels available in Athlone.