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

The cheapest way to get from Whiteabbey to Athlone is to bus which costs €35 - €160 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whiteabbey to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Whiteabbey and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Whiteabbey station to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Arcadia via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Whiteabbey and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Whiteabbey to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Whiteabbey and arriving at Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Whiteabbey to Athlone?

The distance between Whiteabbey and Athlone is 322 km. The road distance is 226.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Whiteabbey to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €35 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Whiteabbey to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whiteabbey to Athlone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Whiteabbey to Athlone train from?

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

Train or bus from Whiteabbey to Athlone?

The best way to get from Whiteabbey to Athlone is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Whiteabbey to Athlone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Whiteabbey to Athlone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whiteabbey to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Whiteabbey to Athlone is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Whiteabbey to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 74+ hotels available in Athlone.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Whiteabbey to Athlone 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 Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 3m
€39–57
Bus
cheapest
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
6h 33m
€35–158
Drive 226.1 km
1. Drive from Whiteabbey to Athlonecar 226.1 km
2h 54m
€41–59
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 37m
€55–80

Whiteabbey to Athlone by train and tram

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Distance: 322.5 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Whiteabbey to Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Arcadia via Donegall Place, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 11 in around 6h 33m.

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