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

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

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  1. Train, fly to East Midlands Airport

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)planeDUB - EMA
    5h 12m
    £46–178

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin HeustontrainRe / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Nottinghamtrain
    12h 31m
    £107–191

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Parkgate Streetbus763
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
    13h 27m
    £126–234

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athlone to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Nottinghamcar
    10h 33m
    £134–209

  5. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Nottinghamtrain
    7h 54m
    £65–231

  6. Train, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
    7h 38m
    £55–180

  7. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin HeustontrainRe / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Nottinghamtrain
    12h 39m
    £87–156

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Nottingham. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston Station, take the line 782 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), walk to Coach Park, then take the bus to Nottingham station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Nottingham via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Crewe in around 12h 31m.

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