There are 5 ways to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athy by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthyRe / ...
5h 22m€38–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotel705x
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Athy130
6h 2m€20–25Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS to Athy228.8 km
2h 57mDrive 228.8 km
- Drive from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athy228.8 km
2h 57m€40–58Bus via Grand Central Bus Stand 11
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare726
6h 53m
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athy by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athy is to bus which costs €19 - €26 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athy is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athy. However, there are services departing from Belfast International Airport and arriving at Athy via Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) and Athy is 287 km. The road distance is 228.8 km.
The best way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athy without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athy, including transfers.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athy bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast International Airport station.
The best way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athy is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €26 and takes 6h 2m.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athy bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athy is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Athy.
What companies run services between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS), Northern Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Athy via Grand Central Bus Stand 10, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Athy via The Gresham Hotel and Wellington Quay in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Belfast International Airport to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Wellington Quay to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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