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

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

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    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
    6h 21m
    €79–287

  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 45m
    €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 / ...
    10h 40m
    €144–246

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London 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 City Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    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 31m
    €114–374

  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
    8h 41m
    €97–270

  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 5m
    €89–400

  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
    7h 39m
    €116–407

  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 2m
    €72–231

  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
    8h 32m
    €111–348

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

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€144Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from London to Athlone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 616.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Athlone. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 London Euston to Athlone via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 40m.

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