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 Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain Re / ...
2h 58m€16–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Marshes Shopping Centre to Cathal Brugha Streetbus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Athybus 130
4h 27m€12Drive 138.7 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Athycar 138.7 km
1h 54m€24–34Bus via Kildare Square
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildarebus 726
4h 49m€29–41
Dundalk to Athy by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Athy is to bus which costs €12 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Athy is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Athy. However, there are services departing from Marshes Shopping Centre and arriving at Athy via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Athy. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Athy via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
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 58m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Dundalk to Athy, including transfers.
Dundalk to Athy bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from Marshes Shopping Centre 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 58m and costs €16 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Athy via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshes Shopping Centre to Athy via Cathal Brugha Street and George's Quay in around 4h 27m.
- 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
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- info@matthews.ie
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from Marshes Shopping Centre to Cathal Brugha Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://matthews.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- 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 Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- 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 Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cathal Brugha Street 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 54m to drive from Dundalk to Athy.
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