There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Clara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Athy to KildareRe / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to PortarlingtonIc / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to ClaraIc / ...
2h 29m€10–17Bus
- Take the bus from Athy William Street to Saint Peter and Paul's ChurchIw06
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Clara73
2h 33m€13–20Drive 64.9 km
- Drive from Athy to Clara64.9 km
1h 1m€11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Clara64.9 km
1h 1m€90–110Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Station883
- Take the train from Portarlington to ClaraIc / ...
2h 51m
Athy to Clara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Clara is to train which costs €10 - €17 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Clara is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €10 - €16.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Clara. However, there are services departing from Athy William Street and arriving at Clara via Portlaoise JFL Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Clara. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Clara via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Athy and Clara is 79 km. The road distance is 64.9 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Clara without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €10 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Athy to Clara, including transfers.
Athy to Clara bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Athy William Street station.
Athy to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Clara is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €10 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Clara, IE-OY, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to Clara via Kildare and Portarlington in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy William Street to Clara via Saint Peter and Paul's Church and Portlaoise JFL Avenue in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Kildare to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Portarlington to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Athy William Street to Saint Peter and Paul's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Phone
- 045 - 482062
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Clara bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Saint Peter and Paul's Church station.
Athy to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Clara is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Athy to Clara.
There are 71+ hotels available in Clara.



