What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry is to bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Athenry?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland station to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Northern Ireland and Athenry?

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 18m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Athenry?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Athenry is 369 km. The road distance is 282.7 km.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Athenry without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €35 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Athenry bus from?

Northern Ireland to Athenry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Athenry train from?

Northern Ireland to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.

Train or bus from Northern Ireland to Athenry?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €170 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Athenry bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Athenry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Athenry train arrive?

Northern Ireland to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Northern Ireland to Athenry?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Ireland to Athenry is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Northern Ireland to Athenry.

Where can I stay near Athenry?

There are 581+ hotels available in Athenry.

Northern Ireland to Athenry - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
5h 18m
€37–53
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
5h 33m
€33–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 8m
€43–165
Drive 282.7 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Athenrycar 282.7 km
3h 27m
€50–73

Northern Ireland to Athenry by train and tram

144Weekly Services

5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 368.9 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Athenry via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 13, Galway Coach Stn, and Galway in around 6h 8m.

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