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

The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Aberystwyth is to drive and car ferry which costs £70 - £110 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athlone to Aberystwyth is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 12m and costs £70 - £110.

How far is it from Athlone to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Athlone and Aberystwyth is 359 miles.

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

The best way to get from Athlone to Aberystwyth without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 56m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 12h 56m to get from Athlone to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 776+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Athlone to Aberystwyth - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Aberystwyth by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston803 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
12h 56m
£103–148
Train, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
9h 24m
£64–213
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston803 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
13h 36m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Liffey Valley SC763
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
13h 55m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athlone to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Aberystwyth
7h 12m
£73–108

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 356.5 mi
Duration: 12h 56m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Aberystwyth. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Connolly, take the taxi to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Shrewsbury, then take the train to Aberystwyth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Station, Sean Moore Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 13h 36m.

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