There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Limerick Junction by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Athy William Street to Saint Peter and Paul's Churchbus Iw06
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain 208 / ...
2h 28m€15–23Bus
- Take the bus from SETU Carlow to Waterford Bus Stationbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Junctionbus 55
4h 51m€32–53Drive 114.2 km
- Drive from Athy to Limerick Junctioncar 114.2 km
1h 34m€19–28Train
- Take the train from Athy to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain 208 / ...
3h 11m€15–24
Athy to Limerick Junction by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Limerick Junction is to bus and train which costs €15 - €23 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Limerick Junction is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €18 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Mulgrave Street and arriving at Limerick Junction via SETU Carlow and Waterford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Limerick Junction via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Athy and Limerick Junction is 114 km. The road distance is 114.2 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Limerick Junction without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 28m and costs €15 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Athy to Limerick Junction, including transfers.
Athy to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from SETU Carlow station.
Athy to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Limerick Junction is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Limerick Junction, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Mulgrave Street to Limerick Junction via SETU Carlow and Waterford Bus Station in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athy to Limerick Junction via Kildare and Portlaoise in around 3h 11m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Kildare to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- 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 SETU Carlow to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from SETU Carlow to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from SETU Carlow to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Station.
Athy to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Limerick Junction is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Athy to Limerick Junction.
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