{"id":558,"date":"2024-06-08T10:57:06","date_gmt":"2024-06-08T10:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mullingarliteraryfestival.com\/Review\/?page_id=558"},"modified":"2025-05-24T23:17:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T23:17:04","slug":"travel-advice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mullingarliteraryfestival.com\/Review\/travel-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"558\" class=\"elementor elementor-558\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f829c10 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"f829c10\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Planning a trip to the Mullingar Literary Festival?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><h4><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">By Train:<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Mullingar is conveniently accessible by train. Book your direct train ticket from any station on the Dublin Connolly \u2013 Sligo route.\u00a0For those who enjoy cycling, you can bring your bike on board free-of-charge. Mullingar train station is just a few meters from our beautiful greenway, making it a perfect start for a scenic bike ride.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">By Bus:<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Bus Eireann Expressway\/Intercity Services provide extensive coverage, linking major towns and cities across Ireland. Frequent Expressway services connect Mullingar with Dublin Airport, Galway, and Sligo. Additional routes link smaller towns throughout the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">By Car:<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Located in the heart of Ireland, County Westmeath is easily accessible by car. Major routes include the M6 Dublin to Galway motorway and the N4\/M4 Dublin to Sligo roads. Westmeath\u2019s network of interconnecting National Secondary Roads ensures easy travel from all parts of the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">By Bike:<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">For cycling enthusiasts, Westmeath offers over 100kms of off-road greenways. Cycle the Royal Canal Greenway from Maynooth or Longford to reach Mullingar fully off-road. This scenic route provides a beautiful and eco-friendly way to arrive at the festival.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Make your journey to the Mullingar Literary Festival seamless and enjoyable with these travel options. 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