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 - €230 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 59m and costs €60 - €210.

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 train and ferry which takes 13h 16m and costs €160 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Ely to Athlone, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Ely to Athlone by train, plane, ferry, 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 59m
€61–207
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
€54–259
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthloneIc / ...
13h 16m
€165–312
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 8m
€131–360
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
€86–245
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 Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
9h 4m
€79–222
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
€80–287
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
€62–223

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

26Weekly Services

13h 16mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 677 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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 train from Ely to Athlone via King's Cross, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 16m.

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