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How to get fromAthlone to Holyheadby train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    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
    6h 34m
    £38–56

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athlone to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    10h 51m
    £138–395

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Bachelors Walkbus bus 763
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 10m
    £41–61

  4. Bus, ferry via Trim

    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Barbican Gatebus bus 190
    2. Take the bus from Trim to Dublin Busárasbus bus 111
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    8h 30m
    £93–229

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Holyhead. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athlone to Holyhead via Larne and Cairnryan in around 10h 51m.

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