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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Athlone is to train and fly which costs €90 - €220 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Athlone is to train and fly which takes 7h 4m and costs €90 - €220.

How far is it from Swindon to Athlone?

The distance between Swindon and Athlone is 554 km.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Athlone without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 42m and costs €100 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Swindon to Athlone, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 69+ hotels available in Athlone.

Swindon to Athlone - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Swindon to Athlone by train, plane, ferry, bus, 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 Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
7h 4m
€90–215
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthloneIc / ...
14h 42m
€100–251
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14740
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Arcadia763 / ...
16h 12m
€179–302
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swindon to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone
8h 56m
€124–170
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LHR - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
7h 20m
€135–387
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
8h 36m
€111–348
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
9h 39m
€105–228
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LHR - NOC
3. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlone
8h 28m
€137–427
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LTN - NOC
4. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlone
9h 9m
€128–452
Train, ferry, bus via Swansea
1. Take the train from Swindon to Swansea
2. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthloneIc / ...
16h 25m
€121–253

Swindon to Athlone by train, foot, ferry, bus, and tram

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16h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 553.9 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Athlone. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, take the bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swindon to Athlone via Newport (S Wales), Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Sean Moore Road, Heuston Station, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 42m.

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