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How to get fromLiverpool to Athloneby plane, train, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Athlone by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Liverpool, train

    best
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    5h 8m
    €56–219

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    7h 13m
    €54–159

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Re
    9h 53m
    €116–192

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Arcadiabus bus 763
    10h 42m
    €94–150

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Athlonecar car
    9h 15m
    €134–203

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Athlone. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) 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 Liverpool Lime Street to Athlone via Rhyl, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 53m.

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