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

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Athlone is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland station to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Arcadia via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Northern Ireland and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Northern Ireland 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 4h 50m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Athlone?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Athlone is 311 km. The road distance is 217.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €30 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Northern Ireland to Athlone, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Northern Ireland to Athlone?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Athlone is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €160 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Athlone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Northern Ireland to Athlone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Northern Ireland to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Ireland to Athlone is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Northern Ireland to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 74+ hotels available in Athlone.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Northern Ireland 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 / ...
4h 50m
€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
5h 40m
€35–158
Drive 217.3 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Athlonecar 217.3 km
2h 49m
€39–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
6h 3m
€48–70

Northern Ireland to Athlone by train and tram

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4h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 311.3 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Athlone via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Arcadia via Dublin Airport T2 and Airport Zone 11 in around 5h 40m.

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