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

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There are 7 ways to get from Athlone to Liverpool by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    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
    8h 14m
    £47–324

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    4h 57m
    £34–136

  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 Chestertrain train
    9h 38m
    £76–121

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Parkgate Stbus bus 763
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    4. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    11h 15m
    £115–267

  5. Train, ferry via Rhyl

    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 Rhyltrain train
    4. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    10h 34m
    £75–115

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

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    7h 12m
    £43–158

  7. Train to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain train
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NOC - LPL
    6h 30m
    £35–138

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Liverpool, England?

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Liverpool. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, then take the car ferry to Liverpool. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Liverpool Lime Street via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Chester in around 9h 38m.

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