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

The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Manchester is to train and fly which costs £30 - £140 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athlone to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs £40 - £160.

How far is it from Athlone to Manchester?

The distance between Athlone and Manchester is 292 miles.

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

The best way to get from Athlone to Manchester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 30m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Athlone to Manchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3604+ hotels available in Manchester.

Athlone to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Athlone to Manchester by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Athlone to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Manchestercar
8h 58m
£55–520
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
5h 43m
£34–131
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 Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
10h 30m
£66–131
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Parkgate Streetbus 763
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
10h 57m
£69–134
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
5h 35m
£43–157
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
10h 38m
£71–191
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
7h 5m
£44–152
Train to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NOC - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 59m
£42–169
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 51m
£63–180

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

26Weekly Services

10h 30mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Athlone to Manchester.

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Distance: 290.7 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 30m.

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