What is the cheapest way to get from Bushmills to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Bushmills to Athlone is to train which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bushmills to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Bushmills to Athlone is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Bushmills and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Bushmills to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Bushmills War Memorial and arriving at Arcadia via Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Bushmills to Athlone?

The distance between Bushmills and Athlone is 386 km. The road distance is 251.9 km.

How do I travel from Bushmills to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Bushmills to Athlone without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 7h 44m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bushmills to Athlone?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Bushmills to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bushmills to Athlone bus from?

Bushmills to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Bushmills War Memorial station.

Train or bus from Bushmills to Athlone?

The best way to get from Bushmills to Athlone is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 7h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Bushmills to Athlone bus arrive?

Bushmills to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegall Square North station.

Can I drive from Bushmills to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Bushmills to Athlone is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Bushmills to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.

Bushmills to Athlone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
1. Take the bus from Bushmills War Memorial to Donegall Square Northbus 221
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus 763 / ...
7h 44m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Re / ...
7h 55m
€41–60
Drive 251.9 km
1. Drive from Bushmills to Athlonecar 251.9 km
3h 29m
€44–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
2. Take the bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Stationbus 176
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Stationbus 466
9h 23m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bushmills to Athlone.

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Distance: 386.1 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Bushmills War Memorial to Arcadia via Donegall Square North, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 11 in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bushmills War Memorial to Athlone via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 55m.

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