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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Athlone is to ferry and train which costs €85 - €200 and takes 27h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Athlone is to train and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs €75 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Arcadia via Heathrow Terminal 5, Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 54m.

How far is it from Poole to Athlone?

The distance between Poole and Athlone is 638 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Athlone without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 24h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Poole to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Athlone bus from?

Poole to Athlone bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Poole to Athlone bus arrive?

Poole to Athlone bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 71+ hotels available in Athlone.

Poole to Athlone - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Poole to Athlone by train, plane, bus, busferry, ferry, 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.

Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)SOU - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
7h 16m
€79–302
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Athlone Station73
31h 5m
€73–631
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Arcadia763
24h 54m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthloneIc / ...
27h 47m
€87–192
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone
10h 31m
€142–197
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LHR - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
8h 29m
€101–273
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LGW - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
8h 37m
€97–329
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
9h 29m
€94–323

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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2h 53mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 637.6 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Athlone. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) 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 bus from Seldown Coach Station to Arcadia via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glengall Street, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 11 in around 24h 54m.

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