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How to get fromHolyhead to Athloneby ferry, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 48m
    €35–65

  2. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 3m
    €34–140

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Athlonecar car
    10h 59m
    €160–456

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus bus 763
    6h 39m
    €40–69

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Athlone. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Athlone via Cairnryan and Larne in around 10h 59m.

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