There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Balbriggan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Balbriggantrain Re / ...
2h 28m€12–18Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbrigganbus 101
2h 36m€14–21Drive 101.5 km
- Drive from Athy to Balbriggancar 101.5 km
1h 12m€18–25Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Naasbus 130
- Take the bus from Naas to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Balbrigganbus 101
2h 42m€21–30Bus, line 101 bus via Moorefield Crescent
- Take the bus from Barrow Quay to Newbridgebus 883
- Take the bus from Moorefield Crescent to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Balbrigganbus 101
3h 32m€20–28
Athy to Balbriggan by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Balbriggan is to train which costs €12 - €18 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Balbriggan is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Balbriggan via Naas and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Balbriggan via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Athy and Balbriggan is 110 km. The road distance is 101.5 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Balbriggan without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €12 - €18.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Athy to Balbriggan, including transfers.
Athy to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Balbriggan is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €12 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to Balbriggan via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy to Balbriggan via Naas, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Dublin Connolly to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Athy to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Athy to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Naas to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
Bus from Moorefield Crescent to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Barrow Quay to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Barrow Quay to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Phone
- 045 - 482062
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Barrow Quay to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Naas station.
Athy to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Balbriggan is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Athy to Balbriggan.
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