There are 4 ways to get from Dundalk to Athy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly1 Gc->Dn
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthyRe / ...
2h 56m€21–29Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Sean O'Casey Bridge100X
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Athy130
4h 23m€14–18Drive 138.7 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Athy138.7 km
1h 53m€24–34Bus via Kildare
- Take the bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Dublin, Airport100x
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare726
4h 39m€28–40
Dundalk to Athy by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Athy is to bus which costs €13 - €19 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Athy is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Athy. However, there are services departing from Stapleton Place and arriving at Athy via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Athy. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Athy via Busáras and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Dundalk and Athy is 161 km. The road distance is 138.7 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Athy without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Dundalk to Athy, including transfers.
Dundalk to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Stapleton Place station.
Dundalk to Athy train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Athy is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Athy via Dublin Connolly, Busáras, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Athy via Sean O'Casey Bridge and George's Quay in around 4h 23m.
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- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Stapleton Place to Sean O'Casey Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Dublin, Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Sean O'Casey Bridge station.
Dundalk to Athy train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Athy is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Dundalk to Athy.
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