There are 4 ways to get from Knock to Athy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Claremorris to Kildaretrain special train / ...
4h 46m€28–41Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
6h 7m€40–55Drive 178.7 km
- Drive from Knock to Athycar 178.7 km
2h 33m€31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Knock to Galway Ceanntbus 64
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Athybus 130
6h 26m€37–50
Knock to Athy by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock to Athy is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Knock to Athy is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock to Athy. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Mulgrave Street via Athlone Stn and St Peter and P's Ch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Knock to Athy. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Knock and Athy is 208 km. The road distance is 178.7 km.
The best way to get from Knock to Athy without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Knock to Athy, including transfers.
Knock to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knock station.
Knock to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Knock to Athy is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Athlone, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Knock, IE-MO, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Claremorris to Kildare 6 times a week. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knock to Mulgrave Street via Athlone Stn, Portlaoise JFL Ave, and St Peter and P's Ch in around 6h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Claremorris to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Knock to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Knock to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- 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
Knock to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Knock to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare 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 146+ hotels available in Athy.