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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Athlone is to train and bus and fly which costs €75 - €270 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Athlone is to fly and train which takes 7h 8m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Arcadia via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.

How far is it from Inverness to Athlone?

The distance between Inverness and Athlone is 634 km.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Athlone without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 15h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Inverness to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Athlone bus from?

Inverness to Athlone bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Athlone bus arrive?

Inverness to Athlone bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 72+ hotels available in Athlone.

Inverness to Athlone - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Inverness to Athlone by plane, train, busferry, 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.

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane INV - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
7h 8m
€93–240
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
10h 6m
€75–267
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Re / ...
15h 47m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus 763 / ...
16h 33m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Athlonecar
9h 42m
€110–202
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
9h 57m
€93–307
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
9h 33m
€132–294
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
8h 37m
€126–274
Bus, bus and ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus 763 / ...
17h 3m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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2h 40mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Athlone.

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Distance: 634.4 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Athlone, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Athlone. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Athlone via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 15h 47m.

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