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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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
    6h 36m
    €57–222

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain 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 2m
    €53–178

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 / ...
    11h 44m
    €123–230

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Arcadiabus bus 763
    12h 25m
    €108–226

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Athlonecar car
    10h 2m
    €138–208

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain 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 10m
    €55–181

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    3. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain train
    8h 52m
    €102–284

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Athlone via Manchester Oxford Road, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 44m.

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