There are 3 ways to get from Castlerea to Athy by train, bus, or car
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Castlerea to Athy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlerea to Athy is to train which costs €17 - €26 and takes 3h 4m.
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 Athy West 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 Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
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 4m and costs €17 - €26.
It takes approximately 3h 4m 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 4m and costs €17 - €26. 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 Portarlington every 3 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlerea to Athy West via Athlone Stn, Portlaoise JFL Ave, and St Peter and P's Ch in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlerea to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Castlerea to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
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Booking & Getting There
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 Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlerea to Athy is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Castlerea to Athy.
There are 144+ hotels available in Athy.