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 - £200 and takes 6h 30m.

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 30m and costs £40 - £200.

How far is it from Athlone to Cardiff?

The distance between Athlone and Cardiff is 350 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 28m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Athlone to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1726+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Athlone to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Athlone to Cardiff by train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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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
6h 55m
£50–169
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 30m
£40–200
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athlone to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Cardiffcar
11h 48m
£87–384
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 28m
£120–216
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Parkgate Stbus 763
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 6m
£124–299
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 Grand 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
8h 57m
£84–211
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
8h 20m
£92–253
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 29m
£90–208

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

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12h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 348.4 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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 Heuston, take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, 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 vehicle from Athlone to Cardiff via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 48m.

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