There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Dundalk by train, bus, or car
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 Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
2h 30m€20–30Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to Marshes Shop Cntrbus 900 / ...
2h 58m€17–21Drive 138.5 km
- Drive from Athy to Dundalkcar 138.5 km
1h 53m€24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Naasbus 130
- Take the bus from Naas to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus
3h 33m€23–33
Athy to Dundalk by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Dundalk is to train and bus which costs €17 - €21 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Dundalk is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Stapleton Place via Naas and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Athy and Dundalk is 162 km. The road distance is 138.5 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Dundalk without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Athy to Dundalk, including transfers.
Athy to Dundalk bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Dundalk is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy to Stapleton Place via Naas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 13 in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- info@matthews.ie
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from Cumberland Street N to Marshes Shop Cntr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://matthews.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Athy to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Athy to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Naas to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €5–8
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Athy to Dundalk bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Naas station.
Athy to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Dundalk is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Athy to Dundalk.
There are 249+ hotels available in Dundalk.










