There are 5 ways to get from Balbriggan to Athy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Balbriggan to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthyRe / ...
2h 55m€12–18Line 101 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busáras101
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Athy130
4h 18m€9–12Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busáras101
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthyRe / ...
3h 29m€14–21Drive 102 km
- Drive from Balbriggan to Athy102 km
1h 12m€18–26Line 101 bus, bus via Kildare
- Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19101
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare726
4h 17m€18–27
Balbriggan to Athy by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Athy is to line 101 bus and bus which costs €9 - €12 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Athy is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Athy. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Barrow Quay via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Athy. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan and arriving at Athy via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Balbriggan and Athy is 109 km. The road distance is 102 km.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Athy without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €12 - €18.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Balbriggan to Athy, including transfers.
Balbriggan to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Balbriggan Comm Cen station.
Balbriggan to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Athy is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €12 - €18. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus via Kildare, which costs €18 - €28 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Athy via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Barrow Quay via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Kildare in around 4h 17m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Balbriggan to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Connolly Station to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Balbriggan to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Balbriggan to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Athy is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Balbriggan to Athy.
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