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

The cheapest way to get from Portadown to Athlone is to bus which costs €23 - €30 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portadown to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Portadown and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Portadown station to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] and arriving at Athlone Stn via Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Portadown and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Portadown to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Portadown and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Portadown to Athlone?

The distance between Portadown and Athlone is 271 km. The road distance is 170.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Portadown to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €29 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Portadown to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portadown to Athlone bus from?

Portadown to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Portadown Train Station [bus stop].

Where do I catch the Portadown to Athlone train from?

Portadown to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portadown station.

Train or bus from Portadown to Athlone?

The best way to get from Portadown to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €30 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Portadown to Athlone bus arrive?

Portadown to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cavan Bus Station.

Where does the Portadown to Athlone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portadown to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Portadown to Athlone is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Portadown to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 74+ hotels available in Athlone.

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There are 3 ways to get from Portadown to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 56m
€29–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
5h 6m
€23–30
Drive 170.8 km
1. Drive from Portadown to Athlonecar 170.8 km
2h 19m
€31–45

Portadown to Athlone by train and tram

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3h 56mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 271.2 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Portadown to Athlone via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Athlone Stn via Cavan Bus Stn in around 5h 6m.

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