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How to get fromAthlone to Cookstownby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Cookstown by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain train Ic
    4h 21m
    £125–167

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Cookstownbus bus X4
    5h 39m
    £15–20

  3. Drive  112 mi

    1. Drive from Athlone to Cookstowncar car 112 mi
    2h 30m
    £28–41

  4. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Cookstownbus bus X4
    5h 55m
    £17–22

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 466
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to North Roadbus bus 176
    3. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Cookstownbus bus 278
    6h 48m

Athlone to Cookstown by train, tram, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Cookstown via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Portadown in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Cookstown via Dublin Airport T1 in around 5h 55m.

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