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How to get fromAthlone to Kerryby train, ferry, taxi, bus, car ferry or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Kerry by train, ferry, taxi, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain803 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    3. Take the taxi from Holyhead to Rhes Gwstenintaxi
    4. Take the bus from Rhes Gwstenin to Bus DepotbusT2
    5. Take the train from Machynlleth to Newtown (Powys)train
    11h 54m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Kerrycar
    7h 21m
    £84–106

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain803 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newtown (Powys)train
    11h 57m
    £96–143

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus73
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus40
    3. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
    4. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to London Victoriabus
    5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus409
    45h 52m
    £207–526

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Kerry. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead, take the taxi to Rhes Gwstenin, take the bus to Bus Depot, walk to Machynlleth, take the train to Newtown (Powys), then take the taxi to Kerry. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Kerry via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, Shrewsbury, and Newtown (Powys) in around 11h 57m.

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