There are 3 ways to get from Athy to Limerick by train, bus, or car
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Athy to Limerick by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Limerick is to train which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Athy William Street and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Portlaoise JFL Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Limerick via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Athy and Limerick is 181 km. The road distance is 134.7 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Limerick without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Athy to Limerick, including transfers.
Athy to Limerick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Athy William Street station.
Athy to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Athy to Limerick is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €26 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Limerick twice daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy William Street to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Saint Peter and Paul's Church and Portlaoise JFL Avenue in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Athy William Street to Saint Peter and Paul's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Limerick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Saint Peter and Paul's Church station.
Athy to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Limerick is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Athy to Limerick.
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