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

The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £40 - £230 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athlone to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs £40 - £230.

How far is it from Athlone to Cardiff?

The distance between Athlone and Cardiff is 341 miles.

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

The best way to get from Athlone to Cardiff without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 34m and costs £150 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Athlone to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Athlone to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

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

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

Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 10m
£59–183
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
6h 48m
£40–228
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
12h 34m
£156–226
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Athlone Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 73
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardensbus 112
17h 26m
£80–115
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athlone to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
12h 44m
£159–249
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 44m
£102–271
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 37m
£90–298
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 24m
£78–188
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 56m
£79–219

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

26Weekly Services

12h 34mAverage Duration

£156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 339.3 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, take the bus to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Cardiff Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 12h 34m.

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