There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Newry by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain Rail
3h 46m£20–29Train, bus
- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
4h 17mBus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus 763
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
4h 19mDrive 100.6 mi
- Drive from Athlone to Newrycar 100.6 mi
2h 16m£25–36Bus via Drogheda
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Bus Stationbus 190
5h 43m£21–39
Athlone to Newry by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Newry is to train which costs £20 - £30 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Newry is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Newry station. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Newry Bus Station via Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Newry. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Newry via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Athlone and Newry is 152 miles. The road distance is 101.2 miles.
The best way to get from Athlone to Newry without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £20 - £30.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Athlone to Newry, including transfers.
Athlone to Newry bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Newry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Newry is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £20 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Newry, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Newry via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Newry Bus Station via Dublin Airport T1 in around 4h 19m.
- 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 Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £9–13
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Arcadia to Dublin Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Newry bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 11 station.
Athlone to Newry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Newry is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Athlone to Newry.
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