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

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There are 9 ways to get from London to Athlone by train, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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 5m
    €148–234

  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
    7h 1m
    €56–258

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London 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
    12h
    €115–472

  4. 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
    6h 43m
    €75–257

  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 50m
    €100–303

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

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LCY - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    8h 36m
    €133–485

  7. 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 50m
    €82–398

  8. 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 7m
    €76–350

  9. 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 31m
    €90–401

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

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 Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, 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 London to Athlone via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 12h.

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