Rome2Rio

How to get fromCoventry to Athloneby plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Athlone

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    6h 6m
    €39–150

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Coventry to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlonecar car
    10h 18m
    €85–430

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Coventry to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford 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 / ...
    11h 16m
    €101–194

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Arcadiabus bus 763
    13h 50m
    €152–323

  5. Fly Birmingham Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BHX - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    7h 59m
    €71–193

  6. Fly Birmingham Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BHX - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    7h 52m
    €84–221

  7. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eatontrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EMA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    8h 15m
    €79–229

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

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€101Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Coventry to Athlone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 483 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Coventry to Athlone. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 vehicle from Coventry to Athlone via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 10h 18m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides