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How to get fromAthlone to Liverpoolby car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Athlone to Liverpool by car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Athlone to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    8h 14m
    £47–334

  2. Train, fly to Liverpool

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    5h 6m
    £34–137

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    9h 55m
    £61–133

  4. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    10h 3m
    £66–198

  5. Train, ferry via Rhyl

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    4. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    10h 44m
    £62–131

  6. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Bachelors Walkbus bus 763
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    11h 26m
    £44–327

  7. Train, fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    6h 56m
    £34–150

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Liverpool, England?

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Liverpool. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, then take the car ferry to Liverpool. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Liverpool Lime Street via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Chester in around 9h 55m.

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