There are 5 ways to get from Abbeyleix to Athy by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Abbeyleix to Portlaoise Stnbus 858
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Athytrain Re / ...
2h 2m€11–16Drive 31.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Abbeyleix to Athycar 31.6 km
28 min€6–9Line 822 bus, line 897 bus
- Take the bus from Abbeyleix to Newtownbus 822
- Take the bus from Newtown to Athybus 897
2h 36m€9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Abbeyleix to Athytaxi 31.6 km
28 min€45–60Bus
- Take the bus from Abbeyleix to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 858
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kildarebus 726
- Take the bus from Kildare to Athybus 883
3h 2m€12–19
Abbeyleix to Athy by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Abbeyleix to Athy is to drive which costs €5 - €9 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Abbeyleix to Athy is to drive which takes 28 min and costs €5 - €9.
No, there is no direct bus from Abbeyleix to Athy. However, there are services departing from Abbeyleix and arriving at Athy via Newtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Abbeyleix and Athy is 72 km. The road distance is 31.6 km.
The best way to get from Abbeyleix to Athy without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 2m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Abbeyleix to Athy, including transfers.
Abbeyleix to Athy bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Abbeyleix station.
Abbeyleix to Athy bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Newtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Abbeyleix to Athy is 32 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Abbeyleix to Athy.
There are 146+ hotels available in Athy.
What companies run services between Abbeyleix, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Abbeyleix to Athy via Newtown in around 2h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Kildare to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Bus from Abbeyleix to Portlaoise Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Abbeyleix to Newtown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Abbeyleix to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Newtown to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Abbeyleix to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
Bus from Kildare to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- local link
Bus from Kildare to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- local link
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- €45–60
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
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