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

The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Coleraine is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athlone to Coleraine is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Athlone and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct bus from Athlone station to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Athlone Station and arriving at Coleraine Buscentre via Cavan Cathedral and Monaghan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Athlone and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Coleraine via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Athlone to Coleraine?

The distance between Athlone and Coleraine is 257 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Athlone to Coleraine without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Athlone to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athlone to Coleraine bus from?

Athlone to Coleraine bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Station.

Where do I catch the Athlone to Coleraine train from?

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

Train or bus from Athlone to Coleraine?

The best way to get from Athlone to Coleraine is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Athlone to Coleraine bus arrive?

Athlone to Coleraine bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Station.

Where does the Athlone to Coleraine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Athlone to Coleraine?

Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Coleraine is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Athlone to Coleraine.

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 725+ hotels available in Coleraine.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
6h 48m
£35–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athlone Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 466
2. Take the bus from Cavan Cathedral to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 176
3. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus 278
7h 50m
Drive 148.9 mi
1. Drive from Athlone to Colerainecar 148.9 mi
3h 20m
£36–52
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus 763
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
7h 52m

Athlone to Coleraine by train, tram, and foot

112Weekly Services

6h 48mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Athlone to Coleraine.

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Distance: 255.2 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Coleraine via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Station to Coleraine Buscentre via Cavan Bus Station, Cavan Cathedral, and Monaghan Bus Station in around 7h 50m.

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