There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Athy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Re / ...
3h 10m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Parkgate Streetbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Athybus 130
4h 46m€22–29Drive 162.8 km
- Drive from Galway to Athycar 162.8 km
2h 13m€28–40Train via Portarlington
- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
3h 50m€19–28
Galway to Athy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Athy is to train which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Athy is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway station to Athy. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Station and arriving at Athy via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
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 10m.
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 10m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Galway to Athy, including transfers.
Galway to Athy bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach 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 10m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €30 and takes 4h 46m.
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 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Station to Athy via Parkgate Street and Heuston Station in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Station to Parkgate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Athy bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate Street 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 13m to drive from Galway to Athy.
There are 136+ hotels available in Athy.