What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Northern Ireland and Athenry?

No, there is no direct train from Northern Ireland to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Belfast Great Central and arriving at Athenry via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Athenry?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Athenry is 369 km. The road distance is 282.7 km.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Athenry without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €30 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Athenry train from?

Northern Ireland to Athenry train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.

Train or bus from Northern Ireland to Athenry?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Athenry train arrive?

Northern Ireland to Athenry train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Northern Ireland to Athenry?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Ireland to Athenry is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Northern Ireland to Athenry.

Where can I stay near Athenry?

There are 491+ hotels available in Athenry.

Northern Ireland to Athenry - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Athenry by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain 1_Gc->Dn
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain Re
5h 43m
€33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus 785
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
6h 2m
€35–45
Drive 282.7 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Athenrycar 282.7 km
3h 27m
€50–71
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Stationbus 466
3. Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Re / ...
7h 19m

Northern Ireland to Athenry by train and tram

72Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 368.9 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?

You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Athenry via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glengall Street to Athenry via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, Dublin Airport Zone 13, Galway Coach Station, and Galway in around 6h 2m.

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