What is the cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Athy?

The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Athy is to train which costs €15 - €24 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Athy?

The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Athy is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €19 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick Junction and Athy?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction to Athy. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Athy William Street via Waterford Bus Stn and SETU Carlow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Limerick Junction and Athy?

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 2h 26m.

How far is it from Limerick Junction to Athy?

The distance between Limerick Junction and Athy is 147 km. The road distance is 114.5 km.

How do I travel from Limerick Junction to Athy without a car?

The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Athy without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €15 - €24.

How long does it take to get from Limerick Junction to Athy?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Limerick Junction to Athy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick Junction to Athy bus from?

Limerick Junction to Athy bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Junction station.

Where do I catch the Limerick Junction to Athy train from?

Limerick Junction to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.

Train or bus from Limerick Junction to Athy?

The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Athy is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Limerick Junction to Athy bus arrive?

Limerick Junction to Athy bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.

Where does the Limerick Junction to Athy train arrive?

Limerick Junction to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.

Can I drive from Limerick Junction to Athy?

Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Junction to Athy is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Limerick Junction to Athy.

Where can I stay near Athy?

There are 143+ hotels available in Athy.

Limerick Junction to Athy - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Limerick Junction to Athy

Rome2Rio compared 3 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Athy. The best route is Train, a distance of 98.531 km.

Train
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1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Kildare to Athytrain Re / ...
2h 26m
€16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Waterford Bus Stnbus 55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to SETU Carlowbus 736 / ...
4h 40m
€24–50
Drive 114.5 km
1. Drive from Limerick Junction to Athycar 114.5 km
1h 35m
€20–29

Limerick Junction to Athy by train

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2h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.3 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?

You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Athy via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Junction to Athy William Street via Waterford Bus Stn and SETU Carlow in around 4h 40m.

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