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How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Athlone

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$139.24
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$177.21

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$151.89

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$227.84
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$329.10
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$202.52

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$18.99–$253.16
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$240.50

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Cavan
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Dublin Express

Phone:
+353 1 903 9508
Website:
dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Glengall Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.89

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Arcadia
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$25.32

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Athlone is to fly and train which costs $40.22 - $141.30 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Athlone is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs $40.22 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Arcadia via Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Athlone?

The distance between Edinburgh and Athlone is 491 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Athlone without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 45m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Edinburgh to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Athlone bus from?

Edinburgh to Athlone bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Athlone bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Athlone bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 53+ hotels available in Athlone. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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