There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Knock Shrine by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to ClaremorrisIc / ...
4h 26m€22–41Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Station73
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Knock440
6h 3m€28–40Drive 178.8 km
- Drive from Athy to Knock Shrine178.8 km
2h 33m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Bachelors Walk130A / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris721
6h 37m€26–44
Athy to Knock Shrine by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Knock Shrine is to train which costs €22 - €45 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Knock Shrine is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Athy William Street and arriving at Knock via Portlaoise JFL Avenue and Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Athy and Knock Shrine is 208 km. The road distance is 178.8 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Knock Shrine without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €22 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Athy to Knock Shrine, including transfers.
Athy to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
The best way to get from Athy to Knock Shrine is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Athlone, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 6h 3m.
Athy to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Knock Shrine is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Athy to Knock Shrine.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Knock Shrine, IE-MO, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Claremorris 4 times a week. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy William Street to Knock Shrine via Saint Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise JFL Avenue, Athlone Station, and Knock in around 6h 3m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Athy to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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