There are 3 ways to get from Portrush to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
7h 30m€52–77Drive 248.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Portrush to Athlonecar 248.3 km
3h 25m€45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Dunluce Avenue to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 175 / ...
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
7h 58m
Portrush to Athlone by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Athlone is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Portrush to Athlone is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Athlone Stn via Monaghan Bus Stn and Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Portrush and arriving at Athlone via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Portrush and Athlone is 419 km. The road distance is 248.3 km.
The best way to get from Portrush to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Portrush to Athlone, including transfers.
Portrush to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dunluce Avenue station.
Portrush to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Portrush to Athlone is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portrush to Athlone via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Athlone Stn via Monaghan Bus Station, Monaghan Bus Stn, and Cavan Bus Stn in around 7h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- 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 Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dunluce Avenue to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–26
- Phone
- 047 51840
- cm@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkcm.ie
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portrush to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.
Portrush to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Athlone is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Portrush to Athlone.
There are 81+ hotels available in Athlone.