There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Clara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Claratrain Re / ...
2h 3m€9–14Bus
- Take the bus from Athy West to St Peter and P's Chbus Iw06
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Clarabus 73
2h 32m€16–22Drive 64.8 km
- Drive from Athy to Claracar 64.8 km
1h 1m€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Clarataxi 64.8 km
1h 1m€90–110
Athy to Clara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Clara is to train which costs €9 - €14 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Clara is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Clara. However, there are services departing from Athy West and arriving at Clara via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Clara. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Clara via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Athy and Clara is 79 km. The road distance is 64.8 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Clara without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs €9 - €14.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Athy to Clara, including transfers.
Athy to Clara bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Athy West 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 3m and costs €9 - €14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Clara, IE-OY, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to Clara via Kildare in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy West to Clara via St Peter and P's Ch and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 2h 32m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Kildare to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Athy West to St Peter and P's Ch
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
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Booking & Getting There
Athy to Clara bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at St Peter and P's Ch 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 82+ hotels available in Clara.