There are 3 ways to get from Athy to Castlerea by train, bus, or car
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Athy to Castlerea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Castlerea is to train which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Castlerea is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Athy William Street and arriving at Castlerea via Portlaoise JFL Avenue and Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Castlerea via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Athy and Castlerea is 161 km. The road distance is 152.3 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Castlerea without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €15 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Athy to Castlerea, including transfers.
Athy to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Athy to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Athy to Castlerea is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €15 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Castlerea 4 times a week. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy William Street to Castlerea via Saint Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise JFL Avenue, and Athlone Station in around 5h 2m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Athy to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlerea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Castlerea is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Athy to Castlerea.
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