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

The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £50 - £170 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athlone to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Athlone and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Princes Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.

How far is it from Athlone to Edinburgh?

The distance between Athlone and Edinburgh is 306 miles.

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

The best way to get from Athlone to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Athlone to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athlone to Edinburgh bus from?

Athlone to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.

Where does the Athlone to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Athlone to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 11 station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 826+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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 Edinburgh Airport
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1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
6h 11m
£54–163
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 53m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athlone to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
7h 50m
£93–139
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 54m
£59–218
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
7h 34m
£63–179
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
8h 2m
£64–134
Train to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NOC - EDI
6h 26m
£68–195
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus 763
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
13h 27m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athlone Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 466
2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus 270
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
14h 2m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 304.2 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Edinburgh. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston Station, take the line 782 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Edinburgh Waverley via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 53m.

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