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How to get fromAthy to County Clareby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Athy to County Clare by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    4h 45m
    €29–45

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain train Ic / ...
    4h 47m
    €21–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    5h 33m
    €26–39

  4. Drive  163.9 km

    1. Drive from Athy to County Clarecar car 163.9 km
    2h
    €29–42

  5. Bus via Cluain Meala

    1. Take the bus from Athy to Ormonde Roadbus bus 897
    2. Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgsbus bus 717
    3. Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    4. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    7h 41m
    €37–54

Athy to County Clare by train and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and County Clare, IE-CE, Ireland?

Dublin Coach operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walk hourly. Tickets cost €21–29 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athy to Ennis via Kildare and Limerick in around 4h 47m.

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