There are 6 ways to get from Athy to Tralee by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to TraleeIc
4h 50m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Limerick Arthur's Quay735
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Tralee Prince's Street300
5h 57m€29–42Drive 233.2 km
- Drive from Athy to Tralee233.2 km
2h 37m€40–58Train, fly
- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)DUB - KIR
4h 50m€43–110Train via Kildare
- Take the train from Portarlington to TraleeIc
5h 24m€28–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Athy to WaterfordRe / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Tralee Bus Station40
7h 27m€37–54
Athy to Tralee by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Tralee is to train which costs €28 - €40 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Tralee is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Athy William Street and arriving at Tralee Prince's Street via Portlaoise JFL Avenue and Limerick Arthur's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Tralee via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Athy and Tralee is 274 km. The road distance is 233.2 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Tralee without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Athy to Tralee, including transfers.
Athy to Tralee bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Athy to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Athy to Tralee is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Tralee, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Tralee once a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy William Street to Tralee Prince's Street via Saint Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise JFL Avenue, and Limerick Arthur's Quay in around 5h 57m.
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- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–75
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Portarlington to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
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
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Tralee Prince's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Tralee bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Athy to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tralee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Tralee is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Athy to Tralee.
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