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 €65 - €220 and takes 9h 40m.

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 1m and costs €55 - €220.

How far is it from Ely to Athlone?

The distance between Ely and Athlone is 703 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 14h 36m and costs €160 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from Ely to Athlone, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 73+ hotels available in Athlone.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Ely to Athlone by car, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Ely to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlonecar
11h 42m
€104–659
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
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 1m
€58–219
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Re / ...
14h 36m
€167–294
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 2m
€136–364
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 5m
€97–334
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 12m
€85–215
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, train
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 17m
€59–218
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 40m
€66–212
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
€97–373

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

26Weekly Services

14h 36mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 703 km
Duration: 11h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Ely to Athlone. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ely to Athlone via Manchester Piccadilly, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 36m.

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