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

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There are 8 ways to get from Athlone to Manchester by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 43m
    £43–159

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    5h 45m
    £34–127

  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 Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    10h 29m
    £66–136

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Parkgate Streetbus bus 763
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    11h 5m
    £73–204

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athlone to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar car
    9h 24m
    £91–169

  6. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    7h 6m
    £45–162

  7. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    8h 3m
    £65–184

  8. Train to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain train
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NOC - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    7h 7m
    £45–180

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Manchester. 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 Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Manchester Oxford Road via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 10h 29m.

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