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How to get fromPortstewart to Athloneby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    7h 13m
    €49–72
  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus bus 218
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus bus 763
    9h 33m
    €37–49
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portstewart Promenade to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 278
    2. Take the bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 176
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    8h 17m
  4. Drive  246.5 km

    1. Drive from Portstewart to Athlonecar car 246.5 km
    3h 25m
    €45–64

Portstewart to Athlone by bus, train, and tram

Calendar178Weekly Services
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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