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

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There are 8 ways to get from Worcester to Athlone by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    6h 59m

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    7h 59m
    €85–234

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Herefordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hereford 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 / ...
    12h 42m
    €172–260

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Herefordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus bus 132
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Re / ...
    17h 11m
    €184–280

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Worcester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Athlonecar car
    10h 42m
    €165–259

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    7h 42m

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BHX - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    9h 15m

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BHX - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    9h 9m

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€172Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Worcester to Athlone. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 Worcester Foregate Street to Athlone via Hereford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 42m.

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