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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Athlone to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Manchestercar car
    8h 58m
    £55–337

  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 37m
    £37–139

  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 14m
    £80–141

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Parkgate Stbus bus 763
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    10h 57m
    £84–224

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

    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 33m
    £46–156

  6. 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 2m
    £48–201

  7. 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
    8h 3m
    £48–140

  8. 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 7m
    £68–186

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Manchester. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Manchester. 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 14m.

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