There are 6 ways to get from Athy to Cahir by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athy to WaterfordRe / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cahir55 / ...
3h 38m€18–34Train
cheapest- Take the train from Athy to WaterfordRe / ...
- Take the train from Waterford to CahirIc
3h 42m€16–23Train, bus via Kilkenny
- Take the train from Athy to KilkennyRe / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Clonmel Showgrounds717
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgrounds to Cahir55 / ...
3h 44m€18–35Drive 106.7 km
- Drive from Athy to Cahir106.7 km
1h 20m€19–27Bus via Waterford
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cahir55 / ...
3h 53m€24–44Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Ormonde Road897
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgrounds717
4h 33m
Athy to Cahir by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
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 €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Mulgrave Street and arriving at Cahir via Carlow Bus Station and Waterford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
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 173 km. The road distance is 106.7 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Cahir without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 38m and costs €18 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Athy to Cahir, including transfers.
Athy to Cahir bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus 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 via Waterford, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 3h 53m.
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 Carlow Bus Station and Waterford Bus Station in around 3h 53m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–14
Train from Athy to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Waterford to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Clonmel Showgrounds to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Clonmel Showgrounds to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Clonmel Showgrounds
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgrounds
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Athy to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Cahir bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus 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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