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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Athlone by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    5h 4m
    €39–157

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlonecar car
    8h 52m
    €63–599

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Re / ...
    9h 51m
    €77–151

  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 59m
    €87–224

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    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 42m
    €52–187

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, 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
    €51–182

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€77Cheapest 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 Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 vehicle from Manchester to Athlone via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 8h 52m.

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