There are 3 ways to get from Athy to Castlerea by train, bus, or car
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Athy to Castlerea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Castlerea is to train which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 2m.
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 Ave and Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
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 2m.
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 2m and costs €15 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Athy to Castlerea, including transfers.
Athy to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave 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 2m and costs €15 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Castlerea once daily. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy William Street to Castlerea via St Peter and P's Ch, Portlaoise JFL Ave, and Athlone Stn in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Athlone Stn to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
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Booking & Getting There
Athy to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn 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.
There are 52+ hotels available in Castlerea.