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

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There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Athlone by car ferry, car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlonecar car
    8h 8m
    €55–384

  2. Fly from Liverpool, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    5h 5m
    €43–168

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl 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 / ...
    9h 42m
    €86–140

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Arcadiabus bus 763
    10h 58m
    €134–313

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    6h 10m
    €51–189

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Athlone. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Athlone via Rhyl, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 42m.

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