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

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Athlone by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    5h 53m
    €58–193

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    6h 16m
    €51–143

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester 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
    10h 31m
    €103–184

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Arcadiabus bus 763
    10h 40m
    €95–150

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Athlonecar car
    9h 9m
    €133–205

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    8h 16m
    €54–167

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    8h 27m
    €69–192

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester 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 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 train from Manchester Oxford Road to Athlone via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 31m.

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