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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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 10m
    €108–152

  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 49m
    €62–190

  3. 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
    9h 59m
    €86–110

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Wrexham to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Athlonecar car
    9h 44m
    €142–214

  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
    €95–163

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain 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
    8h 3m
    €63–181

  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 44m
    €66–190

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€108Cheapest 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 take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athlone. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wrexham General to Arcadia via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Heuston Station in around 9h 59m.

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