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 Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
4h 51m€29–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
4h 53m€32–44Drive 178.7 km
- Drive from Knock to Athycar 178.7 km
2h 33m€32–47Bus
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Bachelors Walkbus 721
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Athybus 130
6h 46m€33–50
Knock to Athy by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Knock to Athy is to bus and train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Knock to Athy is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock to Athy. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Athy via Claremorris and Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Knock to Athy. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Athy via Portarlington and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
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 51m and costs €29 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Knock to Athy, including transfers.
Knock to Athy bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Claremorris 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 51m and costs €29 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Knock, IE-MO, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Claremorris to Portarlington every 3 hours. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knock to Athy via Claremorris, Bachelors Walk, and Wellington Quay in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
Train from Athlone to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Knock to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Claremorris to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Wellington Quay to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Knock to Athy bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Knock to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington 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 143+ hotels available in Athy.