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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athlone to Cairnryan

Composite routes from Athlone to Cairnryan

Cheapest
7 h 22 min
Car
345 km.
from $18
Other
10 h 28 min
Bus, Train
255 km.
from $124.65
9 h 26 min
Train, Ferry
256 km.
from $259.52

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

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.84–$45.86
Train from Great Victoria Street to Larne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.30–$40.76
Bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.39–$48.40

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
info.se@stenaline.com
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Belfast to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.49

P&O Ferries

Phone:
01304 448866.
Website:
poferries.com/en
Other from Larne to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.94–$331.18

Bus operators

Aircoach

Phone:
+353 0 1 844 7118
Email:
info@aircoach.ie
Website:
aircoach.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Cavan
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
info@citylink.ie
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Arcadia to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$25.48

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
westscotland.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Old
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Cairnryan is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 14h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athlone to Cairnryan is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 16m and costs $92.39 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Athlone and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Old Pier via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.

How far is it from Athlone to Cairnryan?

The distance between Athlone and Cairnryan is 397 km.

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

The best way to get from Athlone to Cairnryan without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 9h 19m and costs $97.83 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Athlone to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athlone to Cairnryan bus from?

Athlone to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.

Where does the Athlone to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Athlone to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 11 station.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 162+ hotels available in Cairnryan. Prices start at $47.07 per night.
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