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

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

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  1. Train, line 215 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Stand 22 to Church Streetbus bus 215 / ...
    5h 42m
    £32–45

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    6h 25m
    £20–132

  3. Drive  129.6 mi

    1. Drive from Athlone to Downpatrickcar car 129.6 mi
    2h 54m
    £33–47

  4. Bus, train, line 515 bus

    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus bus 190
    2. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Stand 22 to Pillar Well Lanebus bus 515 / ...
    6h 58m
    £45–61

Athlone to Downpatrick by train, tram, and bus

Calendar203Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Arcadia to Church Street via Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Stand 22 in around 6h 25m.

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