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How to get fromMelbourne to Athloneby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Athlone by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MEL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    28h 35m
    €529–1,547

  2. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MEL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    33h 37m
    €379–980

  3. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MEL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    33h 5m
    €802–2,268

  4. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MEL - NOC
    2. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain train
    31h 39m
    €736–1,847

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    36h 19m
    €599–1,141

  6. Fly to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MEL - SNN
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain train
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train
    32h 44m
    €739–1,950

  7. Fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MEL - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train
    32h 54m
    €750–1,016

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€509Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 17,360.2 km
  • Duration: 28h 35m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Athlone, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Athlone. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to Connolly, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athlone.

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