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 JunctionIc
3h 18m€17–34Bus via Waterford
- Take the bus from SETU Carlow to Waterford Bus Station736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Tipperary Abbey Street55
4h 18m€26–53Drive 109.5 km
- Drive from Athy to Tipperary109.5 km
1h 29m€19–27Train via Waterford
- Take the train from Athy to WaterfordRe / ...
- Take the train from Waterford to TipperaryIc
4h 4m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Duke Street to Ormonde Road897
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgrounds717
- Take the bus from Clonmel Kickham Barracks to Tipperary Abbey Street55
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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 4m.
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 Abbey Street via SETU Carlow and Waterford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
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 4m.
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 18m and costs €17 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Athy to Tipperary, including transfers.
Athy to Tipperary bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from SETU Carlow 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 18m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Waterford, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Tipperary, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Limerick Junction twice a week. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mulgrave Street to Tipperary Abbey Street via SETU Carlow and Waterford Bus Station in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Athy to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- 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 SETU Carlow to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from SETU Carlow to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Tipperary Abbey Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Clonmel Kickham Barracks to Tipperary Abbey Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from SETU Carlow to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Tipperary Abbey Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Clonmel Kickham Barracks to Tipperary Abbey Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Duke Street to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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.
There are 88+ hotels available in Tipperary.



