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 Re
4h 47m€22–41Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Stationbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 73
6h€28–40Drive 178.7 km
- Drive from Knock to Athycar 178.7 km
2h 33m€30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Knock to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 64
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Parkgate Streetbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Athybus 130
6h 32m€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 €22 - €45 and takes 4h 47m.
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 Station and Saint Peter and Paul's Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
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 47m and costs €22 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Knock to Athy, including transfers.
Knock to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Knock station.
The best way to get from Knock to Athy is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Athlone, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 6h.
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.
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 Station, Portlaoise JFL Avenue, and Saint Peter and Paul's Church in around 6h.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- 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 Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Knock to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Station to Parkgate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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