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How to get fromAthlone to Athyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Athy by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Athytrain train Re / ...
    2h 13m
    €11–16

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from St Peter and P's Ch to Athy Westbus bus Iw06
    3h 10m
    €19–27

  3. Drive 92.7 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Athycar car 92.7 km
    1h 21m
    €16–23

  4. Train, line 883 bus

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kildare Station to Athybus bus 883 / ...
    2h 35m

Athlone to Athy by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Athy via Kildare in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Athy West via Portlaoise JFL Ave and St Peter and P's Ch in around 3h 10m.

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