There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Athy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Dublin to Athy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Athy is to bus which costs €3 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Athy is to train which takes 45 min and costs €7 - €10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellington Quay and arriving at Athy. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Athy. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Dublin and Athy is 72 km. The road distance is 68.9 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Athy without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs €7 - €10.
The train from Dublin Heuston to Athy takes 45 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Dublin to Athy bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Wellington Quay station.
Dublin to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Athy is to train which takes 45 min and costs €7 - €10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 and takes 1h 37m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Athy every 3 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Go-Ahead Ireland operates a bus from Wellington Quay to Athy 5 times a week. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 1h 37m.
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- €100–130
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Athy bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Athy station.
Dublin to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Athy is 69 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Dublin to Athy.
There are 137+ hotels available in Athy.





