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

The cheapest way to get from Portstewart to Athlone is to bus via Dublin which costs €35 - €50 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portstewart to Athlone is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Portstewart and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Portstewart to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Portstewart Promenade and arriving at Athlone Stn via North Road and Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Portstewart and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Portstewart to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Coleraine and arriving at Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Portstewart to Athlone?

The distance between Portstewart and Athlone is 425 km. The road distance is 246.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Portstewart to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €45 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Portstewart to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portstewart to Athlone bus from?

Portstewart to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Portstewart Promenade station.

Where do I catch the Portstewart to Athlone train from?

Portstewart to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.

Train or bus from Portstewart to Athlone?

The best way to get from Portstewart to Athlone is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Portstewart to Athlone bus arrive?

Portstewart to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.

Where does the Portstewart to Athlone train arrive?

Portstewart to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Portstewart to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Portstewart to Athlone is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Portstewart to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 74+ hotels available in Athlone.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Portstewart to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
7h 13m
€49–72
Bus via Dublin
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1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus 218
2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
9h 33m
€37–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portstewart Promenade to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
2. Take the bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Stnbus 176
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
8h 17m
Drive 246.5 km
1. Drive from Portstewart to Athlonecar 246.5 km
3h 25m
€45–64

Portstewart to Athlone by bus, train, and tram

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7h 13mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 424.7 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Portstewart Promenade to Athlone via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portstewart Promenade to Athlone Stn via Monaghan Bus Station, North Road, and Cavan Bus Stn in around 8h 17m.

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