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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Athlone is to fly and train which costs €50 - €160 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Athlone is to fly and train which takes 6h 4m and costs €50 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Arcadia via Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Scotland to Athlone?

The distance between Scotland and Athlone is 443 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Athlone without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 11h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Scotland to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Athlone bus from?

Scotland to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Scotland to Athlone bus arrive?

Scotland to Athlone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 65+ hotels available in Athlone.

Scotland to Athlone - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Athlone by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
6h 4m
€51–153
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Re
11h 18m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Athlonecar
6h 45m
€92–142
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
6h 24m
€60–178
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
6h 42m
€78–196
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
8h 21m
€72–152
Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
8h 1m
€68–172
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
8h 15m
€69–185
Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
7h 50m
€71–210
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus 763 / ...
12h 15m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Stationbus 466
12h 48m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

45Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scotland to Athlone.

Launch map view

Distance: 443.1 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Scotland and Athlone, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Athlone. However, you can take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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 Glasgow Buchanan to Athlone via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 18m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.