There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Tipperary by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Limerick Junctiontrain Re / ...
3h 53m€17–34Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Tipperarybus 55
4h 42m€31–53Drive 109.5 km
- Drive from Athy to Tipperarycar 109.5 km
1h 29m€19–27Train via Waterford
- Take the train from Athy to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Waterford to Tipperarytrain Ic
4h 7m€18–26Bus, line 55 bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Ormonde Roadbus 897
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgroundsbus 717
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgrounds to Tipperarybus 55
5h 22m€26–36
Athy to Tipperary by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Tipperary is to train via Waterford which costs €18 - €26 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Tipperary is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Tipperary. However, there are services departing from Mulgrave Street and arriving at Tipperary via Carlow Bus Station and Waterford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Tipperary. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Tipperary via Waterford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Athy and Tipperary is 153 km. The road distance is 109.5 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Tipperary without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €17 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Athy to Tipperary, including transfers.
Athy to Tipperary bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
Athy to Tipperary train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Tipperary is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Tipperary, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Limerick Junction 3 times a week. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mulgrave Street to Tipperary via Carlow Bus Station and Waterford Bus Station in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Athy to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–14
Train from Waterford to Tipperary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgrounds
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Tipperary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Clonmel Showgrounds to Tipperary
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Athy to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Tipperary bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Station.
Athy to Tipperary train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Tipperary is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Athy to Tipperary.
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