How to Travel from
Belfast to Athlone
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Belfast, Great Britain → Athlone, Irish
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Belfast to Athlone
Composite routes from Belfast to Athlone
Cheapest
2 h 48 min
Car
217 km.
from $11
Other
4 h 46 min
184 km.
from $72.02
5 h 20 min
184 km.
from $26.96
5 h 33 min
184 km.
from $62.50
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70 м
70 м
Turn right onto College Park East
College Park East, 15 м
15 м
Turn left onto College Park Avenue
College Park Avenue, 34 м
34 м
Turn left
79 м
79 м
Turn left onto College Park
College Park, 1 km 637 м
1 km 637 м
Turn left onto Shaftesbury Square
Shaftesbury Square, 2 km 620 м
2 km 620 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Broadway Roundabout
Broadway Roundabout, 38 km 557 м
38 km 557 м
Keep left onto M12
1 km 147 м
1 km 147 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ballynacor Roundabout
Ballynacor Roundabout, 2 km 529 м
2 km 529 м
Keep left and take B2 toward carn, seagoe
carn, seagoe, B2, 276 м
276 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Carn Roundabout
Carn Roundabout, 2 km 812 м
2 km 812 м
Turn slight right onto B2
236 м
236 м
Turn left onto Northway
Northway, 2 km 902 м
2 km 902 м
Keep left onto Northway
Northway, 2 km 931 м
2 km 931 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dobbin Road
Dobbin Road, 6 km 699 м
6 km 699 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A3
7 km 291 м
7 km 291 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A3
1 km 889 м
1 km 889 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Drumadd Road
Drumadd Road, 1 km 9 м
1 km 9 м
Continue onto Gaol Square
Gaol Square, 1 km 635 м
1 km 635 м
Keep left and take A3, A29 toward Monaghan, Keady, Newtownhamilton
Monaghan, Keady, Newtownhamilton, A3, A29, 203 м
203 м
Keep left and take A3, A29, B31 toward Monaghan, Keady, Newtownhamilton
Monaghan, Keady, Newtownhamilton, A3, A29, B31, 24 м
24 м
Turn left onto Irish Street
Irish Street, 456 м
456 м
Turn right onto Monaghan Road
Monaghan Road, 9 km 128 м
9 km 128 м
Turn left onto Madden Road
Madden Road, 32 м
32 м
Turn right onto Hanslough Road
Hanslough Road, 2 km 342 м
2 km 342 м
Continue onto Hanslough Road
Hanslough Road, 12 km 798 м
12 km 798 м
Turn right onto Dublin Road
Dublin Road, 354 м
354 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Macartan Road
Macartan Road, 1 km 589 м
1 km 589 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Clones Road
Clones Road, 19 km 441 м
19 km 441 м
Continue onto The Diamond
The Diamond, 21 km 518 м
21 km 518 м
Turn left onto Cavan Bypass
Cavan Bypass, 8 km 785 м
8 km 785 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cavan Bypass
Cavan Bypass, 3 km 546 м
3 km 546 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ballinagh Road
Ballinagh Road, 5 km 160 м
5 km 160 м
Turn left onto Dublin Road
Dublin Road, 24 м
24 м
Turn right onto Main Street
Main Street, 1 km 108 м
1 km 108 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Athlone Road
Athlone Road, 31 km 956 м
31 km 956 м
Turn right onto Main Street
Main Street, 371 м
371 м
Turn left onto Ballymahon Road
Ballymahon Road, 238 м
238 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Goldsmith Roundabout
Goldsmith Roundabout, 19 km 509 м
19 km 509 м
Turn left onto N55
363 м
363 м
Turn right onto N55
16 km 59 м
16 km 59 м
Keep right onto The Bullet Road
The Bullet Road, 1 km 218 м
1 km 218 м
Continue onto Garnafeiliagh
Garnafeiliagh, 188 м
188 м
Turn right onto Ballymahon Road
Ballymahon Road, 279 м
279 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ballymahon Road
Ballymahon Road, 2 km 809 м
2 km 809 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ballymahon Road
Ballymahon Road, 1 km 112 м
1 km 112 м
Turn right onto Mardyke Street
Mardyke Street, 134 м
134 м
Turn left onto Griffith Street
Griffith Street, 59 м
59 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Athlone?
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Athlone is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs $20.65 - $30.43 and takes 5h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Athlone?
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Athlone?
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Arcadia via Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Is there a direct train between Belfast and Athlone?
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Great Victoria Street and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
How far is it from Belfast to Athlone?
The distance between Belfast and Athlone is 311 km. The road distance is 247.8 km.
How do I travel from Belfast to Athlone without a car?
The best way to get from Belfast to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $42.39 - $59.78 .
How long does it take to get from Belfast to Athlone?
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Belfast to Athlone, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Belfast to Athlone bus from?
Belfast to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Glengall Street station.
Where do I catch the Belfast to Athlone train from?
Belfast to Athlone train services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Great Victoria Street station.
Train or bus from Belfast to Athlone?
The best way to get from Belfast to Athlone is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $42.39 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs $20.65 - $30.43 and takes 5h 20m.
Where does the Belfast to Athlone bus arrive?
Belfast to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Where does the Belfast to Athlone train arrive?
Belfast to Athlone train services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Can I drive from Belfast to Athlone?
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Athlone is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Belfast to Athlone.
Where can I stay near Athlone?
There are 53+ hotels available in Athlone. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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