What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Athlone is to train and fly which costs €70 - €240 and takes 8h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Athlone is to fly and train which takes 6h 56m and costs €70 - €280.

How far is it from Southampton to Athlone?

The distance between Southampton and Athlone is 583 km.

How do I travel from Southampton to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Athlone without a car is to train and ferry which takes 15h 8m and costs €180 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Athlone?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Southampton to Athlone, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 75+ hotels available in Athlone.

Southampton to Athlone - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to Athlone by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Southampton Airport to Dublin Airport, train
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1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
6h 56m
€74–275
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
15h 8m
€184–329
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
30h 54m
€435–1,546
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlonecar
12h 44m
€114–473
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
8h 23m
€82–298
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
8h 34m
€74–236
Fly Southampton Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane SOU - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
8h 41m
€82–275
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
9h
€90–324
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
10h 41m
€117–278
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LHR - NOC
3. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain
9h 17m
€89–417
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus 370
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
37h 22m
€156–818

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

26Weekly Services

15h 8mAverage Duration

€184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 582.9 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Athlone. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) 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 Southampton Central to Athlone via Newport (S Wales), Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 15h 8m.

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