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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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 Re / ...
    8h 46m
    €55–117

  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 45m
    €50–180

  3. 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
    €65–125

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Athlonecar car
    9h 32m
    €110–205

  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
    7h 19m
    €57–178

  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 51m
    €55–209

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Athlone. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Arcadia via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Heuston Station in around 9h 50m.

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