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How to get fromChester to Athloneby car ferry, car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Athlone by car ferry, car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlonecar car
    8h 40m
    €58–391

  2. Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    5h 57m
    €49–181

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    9h
    €70–134

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Arcadiabus bus 763
    9h 50m
    €74–227

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

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    6h 32m
    €58–190

  6. Fly Liverpool to Ireland West Airport Knock, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    2. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain train
    7h 50m
    €53–210

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Athlone. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Athlone via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h.

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