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 £35 - £220 and takes 7h 19m.

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 7h 16m and costs £50 - £180.

How far is it from Athlone to Cardiff?

The distance between Athlone and Cardiff is 344 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 £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Athlone to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1674+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 8 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 16m
£50–174
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
7h 19m
£38–215
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
£103–203
Bus, ferry, train
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 train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain
16h 8m
£83–181
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
£129–229
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 25m
£76–175
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 43m
£89–203
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 Great Centraltrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
9h 15m
£88–217

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

26Weekly Services

12h 34mAverage Duration

£103Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Athlone to Cardiff.

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Distance: 341.8 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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 The Point, walk to The Point, take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 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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