There are 3 ways to get from Castlerea to Athy by train, bus, or car
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Castlerea to Athy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlerea to Athy is to train which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Castlerea to Athy is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlerea to Athy. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Mulgrave Street via Athlone Stn and St Peter and P's Ch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Athy. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Castlerea and Athy is 161 km. The road distance is 152.3 km.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Athy without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €15 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Castlerea to Athy, including transfers.
Castlerea to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Athy is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €15 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Castlerea, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlerea to Kildare 6 times a week. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlerea to Mulgrave Street via Athlone Stn, Portlaoise JFL Ave, and St Peter and P's Ch in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlerea to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castlerea to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–23
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More Questions & Answers
Castlerea to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Castlerea to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlerea to Athy is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Castlerea to Athy.
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