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

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There are 7 ways to get from Wrexham to Athlone by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Wrexham to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlonecar car
    8h 57m
    €61–396

  2. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester 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
    6h 36m
    €53–189

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Re / ...
    9h 7m
    €66–132

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Arcadiabus bus 763
    10h 12m
    €76–215

  5. Train, ferry via Chester

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Re / ...
    9h 24m
    €58–133

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain 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
    6h 57m
    €58–194

  7. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    8h 48m
    €70–203

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wrexham, Wales and Athlone, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Wrexham to Athlone. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wrexham General to Athlone via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 7m.

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