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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Athlone is to fly and train which costs €45 - €170 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Athlone is to fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs €45 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Arcadia via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Athlone?

The distance between Edinburgh and Athlone is 491 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Athlone without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Edinburgh to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Athlone bus from?

Edinburgh to Athlone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Athlone bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Athlone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 74+ hotels available in Athlone.

Edinburgh to Athlone - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Athlone by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
6h 25m
€49–161
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Re / ...
13h 14m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Athlonecar
7h 36m
€76–154
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
7h 8m
€49–199
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
8h 26m
€72–157
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
8h 14m
€76–165
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadiabus 760 / ...
14h 28m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
4. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
14h 53m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Athlone.

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Distance: 490.7 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Athlone, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Athlone. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Athlone via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 14m.

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