There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Athlone by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Athy to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 15m€11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Athy William Street to St Peter and P's Chbus Iw06
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
3h 7m€19–26Drive 90.9 km
- Drive from Athy to Athlonecar 90.9 km
1h 20m€16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Athlonetaxi 90.9 km
1h 20m€120–160
Athy to Athlone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Athlone is to train which costs €11 - €16 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Athy William Street and arriving at Athlone Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Athlone via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Athy and Athlone is 104 km. The road distance is 90.9 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €11 - €16.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Athy to Athlone, including transfers.
Athy to Athlone bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Athy William Street station.
Athy to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €11 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to Athlone via Kildare in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy William Street to Athlone Stn via St Peter and P's Ch and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Kildare to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Athy William Street to St Peter and P's Ch
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–23
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- €120–160
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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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Athlone bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at St Peter and P's Ch station.
Athy to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Athlone is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Athy to Athlone.
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