The average train between Castlerea and Athy takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlerea to Athy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Castlerea and Athy. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlerea is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Athy at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Athy. However, there are services departing from Castlerea station and arriving at Athy station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Castlerea to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
The distance between Castlerea and Athy is 131.7 km. The road distance is 161 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlerea to Portarlington hourly. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 43m.