There are 4 ways to get from Kilkelly to Athy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballyhaunis to Kildaretrain Re
4h 42m€28–40Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilkelly to Athlone Stationbus 440
- Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain Re / ...
5h 19m€24–34Drive 180.9 km
- Drive from Kilkelly to Athycar 180.9 km
2h 39m€31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkelly to Athlone Stationbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone to Kildarebus 831
6h 23m
Kilkelly to Athy by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkelly to Athy is to bus and train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkelly to Athy is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkelly to Athy. However, there are services departing from Kilkelly and arriving at Athy via Athlone and Kildare Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Kilkelly and Athy is 201 km. The road distance is 180.9 km.
The best way to get from Kilkelly to Athy without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Kilkelly to Athy, including transfers.
Kilkelly to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkelly station.
The best way to get from Kilkelly to Athy is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 23m.
Kilkelly to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkelly to Athy is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Kilkelly to Athy.
What companies run services between Kilkelly, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Ballyhaunis to Kildare 6 times a week. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkelly to Athy via Athlone Station, Athlone, Kildare, and Kildare Station in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ballyhaunis to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Athlone to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Kilkelly to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Bus from Athlone to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
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