There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to Athy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlebar to KildareIc / ...
3h 46m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Bachelors Walk721
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Athy130
6h 7m€25–33Drive 203.7 km
- Drive from Castlebar to Athy203.7 km
3h€35–50Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Athlone Station440
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue73
7h 16m€33–48
Castlebar to Athy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Athy is to train which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Athy is to drive which takes 3h and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Athy. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Athy via Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Athy. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Castlebar and Athy is 221 km. The road distance is 203.7 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Athy without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €20 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Castlebar to Athy, including transfers.
Castlebar to Athy bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Athy is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €20 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlebar to Kildare 6 times a week. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlebar to Athy via Bachelors Walk and Wellington Quay in around 6h 7m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlebar to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Wellington Quay to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Castlebar to Athy bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Castlebar to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Athy is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Castlebar to Athy.
There are 137+ hotels available in Athy.



