What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone is to bus and fly and train which costs €55 - €250 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone is to fly and train which takes 6h 4m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Arcadia via Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Athlone is 595 km.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 21h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone bus from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 71+ hotels available in Athlone.

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone by plane, train, bus, busferry, car ferry, or car

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

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LHR - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
6h 4m
€82–210
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Coach Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LGW - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
7h 1m
€59–249
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Arcadia763
21h 39m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Port
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Athlone Station73
40h 25m
€228–538
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone
9h 31m
€136–187
Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LCY - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
7h 21m
€117–354
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LHR - NOC
2. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlone
7h 16m
€85–292
Fly London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LHR - BHD
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
8h 35m
€101–393
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
2. Take the train from Ennis to Athenry
3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlone
8h 18m
€79–276
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LTN - NOC
3. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlone
8h 42m
€88–332

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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1h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 595 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Athlone, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athlone. However, you can take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Heathrow Terminal 5 to Arcadia via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glengall Street, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 11 in around 21h 39m.

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