There are 5 ways to get from Ballyshannon to Athy by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ballyshannon Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Station30
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthyRe / ...
5h 42m€29–47Bus, train via Sligo
- Take the bus from Ballyshannon Bus Station to Sligo Bus Station64
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthyRe / ...
7h 4m€33–56Drive 225 km
- Drive from Ballyshannon to Athy225 km
3h 10m€39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 1930
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Athy130
6h 25m€38–53Bus via Kildare
- Take the bus from Ballyshannon Bus Station to Dublin Airport30
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare726
6h 45m€38–54
Ballyshannon to Athy by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballyshannon to Athy is to bus and train which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ballyshannon to Athy is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballyshannon to Athy. However, there are services departing from Ballyshannon and arriving at Athy via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Ballyshannon and Athy is 298 km. The road distance is 225 km.
The best way to get from Ballyshannon to Athy without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 42m and costs €28 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Ballyshannon to Athy, including transfers.
Ballyshannon to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballyshannon station.
Ballyshannon to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballyshannon to Athy is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Ballyshannon to Athy.
There are 137+ hotels available in Athy.
What companies run services between Ballyshannon, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballyshannon to Athy via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, and Heuston Station in around 6h 25m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ballyshannon Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Ballyshannon Bus Station to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 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
Bus from Ballyshannon Bus Station to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ballyshannon Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ballyshannon Bus Station to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ballyshannon to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- Donegal@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkdsl.ie
Bus from Ballyshannon Bus Station to Sligo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkdsl.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- 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/
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