There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Cahir by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Athy to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Waterford to Cahirtrain Ic
3h 42m€16–23Train, bus via Kilkenny
- Take the train from Athy to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgsbus 717
4h 12m€20–31Drive 106.7 km
- Drive from Athy to Cahircar 106.7 km
1h 20m€18–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Athy to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cahirbus 55
4h 2m€24–36Bus
- Take the bus from Mulgrave Street to Carlow Instbus
- Take the bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cahirbus 55
4h 18m€23–50
Athy to Cahir by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Cahir is to train which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Cahir is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Mulgrave Street and arriving at Cahir via Tyndall College and Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Cahir via Waterford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Athy and Cahir is 169 km. The road distance is 106.7 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Cahir without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €16 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Athy to Cahir, including transfers.
Athy to Cahir bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Mulgrave Street station.
Athy to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Cahir is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €16 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €50 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Cahir, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to Cahir via Waterford in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mulgrave Street to Cahir via Tyndall College and Waterford Bus Stn in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athy to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–14
Train from Waterford to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athy to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athy to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Mulgrave Street to Carlow Inst
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
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Booking & Getting There
Athy to Cahir bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Carlow Inst station.
Athy to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Cahir is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Athy to Cahir.
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