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How to get fromAthlone to Cardiffby train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Athlone to Cardiff by train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    6h 36m
    £37–201

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athlone to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Cardiffcar car
    11h 48m
    £87–384

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    12h 26m
    £113–186

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardensbus bus 112 / ...
    17h 36m
    £129–284

  5. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 3m
    £43–165

  6. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 31m
    £76–200

  7. Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 16m
    £81–205

  8. Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BHD - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 48m
    £85–236

Athlone to Cardiff by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston Station, take the line 782 bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 304 bus to Barry Hotel, walk to Barry, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athlone to Cardiff via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 48m.

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