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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athlone to Holyhead

Composite routes from Athlone to Holyhead

Cheapest
5 h 54 min
Car
240 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Athlone to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65
Bus from Drogheda to Lisburn
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94
Train from Portadown to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.16
Train from Lisburn to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.59–$82.80

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$59.87

Bus operators

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Golden Island to Drogheda
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Holyhead is to drive and car ferry which costs $65.22 - $86.96 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athlone to Holyhead is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 51m and costs $65.22 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct train between Athlone and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Holyhead via Heuston, Dublin Connolly, Portadown and Bangor (Gwynedd). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Athlone to Holyhead?

The distance between Athlone and Holyhead is 233 km.

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

The best way to get from Athlone to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $97.83 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Athlone to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athlone to Holyhead train from?

Athlone to Holyhead train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Athlone station.

Where does the Athlone to Holyhead train arrive?

Athlone to Holyhead train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 850+ hotels available in Holyhead. Prices start at $63.38 per night.
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