There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Killarney by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
4h 47m€26–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
5h 57m€22–32Drive 230.7 km
- Drive from Athy to Killarneycar 230.7 km
2h 49m€39–57Train, fly
- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
5h 8m€44–99Train, bus
- Take the train from Athy to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
7h 6m€37–53
Athy to Killarney by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Killarney is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Killarney is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Athy West and arriving at Killarney Mission via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Killarney via Kildare, Portlaoise and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Athy and Killarney is 273 km. The road distance is 230.7 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Athy to Killarney, including transfers.
Athy to Killarney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Athy to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Athy to Killarney is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to Killarney via Kildare, Portlaoise, and Mallow in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy West to Killarney Mission via St Peter and P's Ch, Portlaoise JFL Ave, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 5h 57m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Athy to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Killarney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Athy to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Killarney is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Athy to Killarney.
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