There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Athy by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
3h 21m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Athybus 130
4h 47m€22–29Drive 162.8 km
- Drive from Galway to Athycar 162.8 km
2h 14m€29–42Train via Portarlington
- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
3h 58m€19–28
Galway to Athy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Athy is to train which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Athy is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Athy. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Athy via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Athy. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Galway and Athy is 183 km. The road distance is 162.8 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Athy without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Galway to Athy, including transfers.
Galway to Athy bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Athy is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €30 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Kildare 4 times a day. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Athy via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Heuston Station to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Athy bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Athy is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Galway to Athy.
There are 143+ hotels available in Athy.