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How to get fromAthlone to Cairnryanby train, car ferry, bus, car, or busferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Cairnryan by train, car ferry, bus, car, or busferry

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    4. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 52m
    £60–272

  2. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 466
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus 270
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    4. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    10h 17m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athlone to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    5h 14m
    £63–274

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    14h 9m

Athlone to Cairnryan by train, tram, foot, and car ferry

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Cairnryan. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to George's Dock, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Cairnryan via Cavan Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 14, Belfast Grand Central, Larne Harbour, and Larne in around 10h 17m.

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