There are 5 ways to get from Killarney to Athy by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Killarney to Kildaretrain Ic
3h 55m€24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission Road to Red Cow Luasbus 300
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildarebus 726
7h 22m€35–49Drive 230.7 km
- Drive from Killarney to Athycar 230.7 km
2h 49m€39–56Fly, train
- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain
4h 40m€36–112Bus via Cork
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cork Bus Stationbus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Athybus 897
8h€36–50
Killarney to Athy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Athy is to train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Athy is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Athy. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission Road and arriving at Athy via Red Cow Luas and Kildare Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Athy. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Killarney and Athy is 273 km. The road distance is 230.7 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Athy without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Killarney to Athy, including transfers.
Killarney to Athy bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission Road station.
Killarney to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Athy is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Killarney to Kildare once a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Mission Road to Athy via Red Cow Luas and Kildare Square in around 7h 22m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–70
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
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 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Killarney Mission Road to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cork Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Ormonde Road to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Killarney to Athy bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Killarney to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Athy is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Killarney to Athy.
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