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There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Athlone by plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Brussels Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRU - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    6h 33m
    €49–262

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    13h 52m
    €292–474

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Brussels to Dunkirkcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Athlonecar car
    28h 30m
    €507–852

  4. Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Charleroi-Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CRL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    7h 52m
    €67–299

  5. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane AMS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    7h 54m
    €129–389

  6. Fly Brussels Airport to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BRU - SNN
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain train
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train
    9h 57m
    €124–346

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

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration13h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€292Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 939.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Athlone, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Brussels to Athlone. However, you can take the train to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, walk to Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Athlone via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 52m.

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