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 - €240 and takes 9h 43m.

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 7h 14m and costs €60 - €220.

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, London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 42m.

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 26h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where does the Ely to Athlone bus arrive?

Ely to Athlone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 66+ 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 Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane STN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
7h 14m
€60–216
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane STN - NOC
3. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain
8h 11m
€53–238
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus 763 / ...
26h 42m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ely to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Athlonecar
11h 31m
€171–261
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
8h 17m
€132–329
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LTN - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
8h 13m
€86–254
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane STN - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
9h 25m
€74–205
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LTN - NOC
4. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain
9h 21m
€80–256
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
3. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain
4. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain
9h 43m
€62–232

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

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 677 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 11 in around 26h 42m.

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