There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Mayo County by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Castlebartrain Re / ...
5h 10m€21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Bachelors Walkbus 130A / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
7h 30m€33–46Drive 208.8 km
- Drive from Athy to Mayo Countycar 208.8 km
3h 7m€36–52Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebarbus 440
8h 26m€56–80
Athy to Mayo County by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Mayo County is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Mayo County is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Tawnylaheen via Crampton Quay and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Castlebar via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Athy and Mayo County is 230 km. The road distance is 208.8 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Mayo County without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Athy to Mayo County, including transfers.
Athy to Mayo County bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Mayo County train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Athy to Mayo County is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Mayo County, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Castlebar 4 times a week. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy to Tawnylaheen via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, and Castlebar in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–24
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Athy to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Mayo County bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Athy to Mayo County train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Mayo County is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Athy to Mayo County.
There are 237+ hotels available in Mayo County.



