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

The cheapest way to get from Athlone to London is to train and fly which costs £45 - £190 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athlone to London is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs £70 - £200.

How far is it from Athlone to London?

The distance between Athlone and London is 384 miles.

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

The best way to get from Athlone to London without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 30m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Athlone to London, including transfers.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 20943+ hotels available in London.

Athlone to London - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Athlone to London by train, plane, ferry, 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 London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
6h 7m
£72–191
Train to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NOC - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
6h 59m
£47–181
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 London Eustontrain
11h 30m
£111–196
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athlone to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Londoncar
12h 37m
£162–238
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane DUB - LCY
6h 17m
£84–217
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
6h 28m
£50–203
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
6h 25m
£49–179
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane DUB - STN
6h 41m
£55–170
Train to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NOC - LHR
6h 36m
£68–223
Train, train to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain
2. Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain
3. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
7h 32m
£74–236

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

26Weekly Services

11h 30mAverage Duration

£111Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Athlone to London.

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Distance: 381.6 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Athlone to London. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, take the bus to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, then take the train to London Paddington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to London Euston via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 11h 30m.

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