There are 3 ways to get from Knock to Athy by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 883 bus
best- Take the train from Ballyhaunis to Kildaretrain Re
- Take the bus from Kildare Station to Athybus 883 / ...
4h 53mDrive 178.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Knock to Athycar 178.7 km
2h 33m€30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stationbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone to Kildarebus 831
6h 12m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock to Athy is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Knock to Athy is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock to Athy. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Athy via Athlone and Kildare Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Knock and Athy is 196 km. The road distance is 178.7 km.
The best way to get from Knock to Athy without a car is to train and line 883 bus which takes 4h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Knock to Athy, including transfers.
Knock to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knock station.
Knock to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock to Athy is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Knock to Athy.
There are 37+ hotels available in Athy.
What companies run services between Knock, IE-MO, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knock to Athy via Athlone Station, Athlone, Kildare, and Kildare Station in around 6h 12m.
- 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
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Kildare Station to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Knock to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- 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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