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How to get fromLondon Victoria to Athloneby plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from London Victoria to Athlone by plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    6h 55m
    €117–394

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    6h 52m
    €55–247

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    11h 56m
    €147–253

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London Victoria to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlonecar car
    12h
    €112–469

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    7h 9m
    €83–306

  6. Fly London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane STN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    9h 7m
    €103–320

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain train
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train
    8h 52m
    €93–429

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LHR - NOC
    2. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain train
    8h 27m
    €115–516

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LTN - NOC
    3. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain train
    8h 31m
    €75–262

  10. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train
    9h 24m
    €120–397

London Victoria to Athlone by foot, subway, train, ferry, and tram

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration11h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 636.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between London Victoria, England and Athlone, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from London Victoria to Athlone. However, you can walk to Victoria station, take the subway to Cannon Street station, walk to Bank DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) 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 London Victoria to Athlone via Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 56m.

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