There are 4 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry 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 Athenrytrain Ic / ...
5h 43m€38–54Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 25m€43–158Drive 282.7 km
- Drive from Belfast to Athenrycar 282.7 km
3h 27m€52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Heuston to Athenrybus 738
7h 12m
Northern Ireland to Athenry by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland station to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Northern Ireland to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Athenry via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Athenry is 369 km. The road distance is 282.7 km.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry, including transfers.
Northern Ireland to Athenry bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Northern Ireland to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Athenry via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Athenry via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 11, Galway Coach Stn, and Galway in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Dublin Heuston to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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Booking & Getting There
Northern Ireland to Athenry bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Northern Ireland to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northern Ireland to Athenry is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Northern Ireland to Athenry.
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