There are 4 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Athy by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to PortlaoiseIc / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Peter and Paul's Church to Mulgrave StreetIw06
2h 25m€16–22Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Waterford Bus Station55
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Carlow Bus Station736 / ...
4h 51m€20–36Drive 114.5 km
- Drive from Limerick Junction to Athy114.5 km
1h 34m€20–28Train
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to PortlaoiseIc / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to KildareIc / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to AthyRe / ...
3h€16–23
Limerick Junction to Athy by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Athy is to train and bus which costs €15 - €23 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Athy is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction to Athy. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Athy via Waterford Bus Station and Carlow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Athy. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Athy via Portlaoise and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Limerick Junction and Athy is 114 km. The road distance is 114.5 km.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Athy without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Limerick Junction to Athy, including transfers.
Limerick Junction to Athy bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Junction station.
Limerick Junction to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Athy is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Junction to Athy via Waterford Bus Station and Carlow Bus Station in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick Junction to Athy via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 3h.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portlaoise to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Kildare to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Saint Peter and Paul's Church to Mulgrave Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Junction to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Junction to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan , Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Limerick Junction to Athy bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Waterford Bus Station.
Limerick Junction to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Junction to Athy is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Limerick Junction to Athy.
There are 138+ hotels available in Athy.