There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Armagh by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to St Malachy's Churchbus 270
4h 27mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
5h 22m£22–32Drive 96.2 mi
- Drive from Athlone to Armaghcar 96.2 mi
2h 7m£24–34Bus via Armagh Bus Station
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Armagh Bus Stationbus 270
4h 37m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Armagh is to train which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Armagh is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone station to Armagh. However, there are services departing from Athlone Station and arriving at St Malachy's Church via Cavan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Athlone and Armagh is 107 miles. The road distance is 96.8 miles.
The best way to get from Athlone to Armagh without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Athlone to Armagh, including transfers.
Athlone to Armagh bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Armagh is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 22m.
Athlone to Armagh bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Armagh is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Athlone to Armagh.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Armagh, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athlone Station to St Malachy's Church via Cavan Bus Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Armagh Bus Station via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Portadown, and Portadown Train Station [bus stop] in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–15
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £11–16
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Station to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to St Malachy's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Armagh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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