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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Athlone is to fly and train which costs €75 - €200 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Athlone is to fly and train which takes 6h 37m and costs €75 - €200.

How far is it from Bath to Athlone?

The distance between Bath and Athlone is 507 km.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Athlone without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 55m and costs €100 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Bath to Athlone, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 69+ hotels available in Athlone.

Bath to Athlone - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bath to Athlone by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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.

Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, train
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1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
6h 37m
€78–193
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthloneIc / ...
14h 55m
€107–238
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadia763
14h 58m
€135–281
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone
9h 43m
€123–170
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)SOU - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
8h 13m
€110–394
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
8h 22m
€83–329
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
8h 10m
€88–274
Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
9h 12m
€93–206
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthloneIc / ...
16h 31m
€116–223

Bath to Athlone by train, ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

14h 58mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 506.5 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Bath to Athlone. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, take the bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Athlone via Newport (S Wales), Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Sean Moore Road, Heuston Station, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 55m.

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