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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Athlone is to train and fly which costs €60 - €220 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Athlone is to train and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs €60 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Arcadia via Parkside, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 54m.

How far is it from Ely to Athlone?

The distance between Ely and Athlone is 677 km.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Athlone without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 23h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Ely to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Athlone bus from?

Ely to Athlone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parkside station.

Where does the Ely to Athlone bus arrive?

Ely to Athlone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Ely to Athlone by train, plane, bus, busferry, 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.

Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)STN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
6h 58m
€61–206
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)STN - NOC
3. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlone
8h
€54–248
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station595 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Arcadia760
23h 54m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ely to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone
9h 30m
€131–231
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LCY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
8h 3m
€130–371
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LTN - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
7h 58m
€85–256
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)STN - BFS
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
9h 43m
€80–221
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LTN - NOC
4. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlone
9h 9m
€104–288
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)STN - SNN
3. Take the train from Ennis to Athenry
4. Take the train from Athenry to Athlone
9h 15m
€63–212

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Distance: 677 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Ely to Athlone. However, you can take the train to Stansted Airport, walk to London Stansted Airport (STN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Arcadia via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glengall Street, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 23h 54m.

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