There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Portrush 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 Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
7h 10m£39–58Drive 154.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Portrushcar 154.1 mi
3h 28m£38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 466
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 175 / ...
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dunluce Avenuebus 278
7h 30m
Athlone to Portrush by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Portrush is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Portrush is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Cavan Bus Stn and Monaghan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Coleraine via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Athlone and Portrush is 265 miles. The road distance is 155 miles.
The best way to get from Athlone to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Athlone to Portrush, including transfers.
Athlone to Portrush bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Portrush is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Dunluce Avenue via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Dunluce Avenue via Cavan Bus Stn, Monaghan Bus Stn, and Monaghan Bus Station in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–14
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- £16–23
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- £12–17
- Phone
- 047 51840
- cm@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkcm.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Dunluce Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Portrush bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
Athlone to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Portrush is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Athlone to Portrush.
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