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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Athlone is to ferry and bus via An Muileann gCearr which costs €55 - €85 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Athlone is to ferry and train which takes 5h 59m and costs €75 - €110.

How far is it from Holyhead to Athlone?

The distance between Holyhead and Athlone is 240 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Athlone without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 59m and costs €75 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Holyhead to Athlone, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 65+ hotels available in Athlone.

Holyhead to Athlone - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Athlone by ferry, train, bus, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Re
5h 59m
€78–110
Ferry, bus via An Muileann gCearr
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Mullingar Castle Streetbus 115
3. Take the bus from Mullingar Castle Street to Athlone Stationbus 190 / ...
7h 44m
€58–82
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Athlonecar
10h 51m
€161–242
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
6h 39m
€83–114

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

26Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Athlone.

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Distance: 239.5 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Athlone, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Athlone. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead to Athlone Station via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, Connolly Station, and Mullingar Castle Street in around 7h 44m.

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