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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Athlone by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SYD - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    28h 15m
    €494–1,145

  2. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane SYD - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    34h 7m
    €696–1,065

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SYD - 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
    37h 32m
    €604–1,288

  4. Fly to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane SYD - SNN
    2. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain train
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train
    35h 14m
    €533–1,447

  5. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane SYD - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    34h 18m
    €753–1,077

  6. Fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane SYD - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train
    34h 31m
    €595–1,265

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration25h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€478Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 17,368.2 km
  • Duration: 28h 15m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Athlone, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Athlone. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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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