There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Athy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2h 43m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
4h 33m€17–26Drive 134.4 km
- Drive from Limerick to Athycar 134.4 km
1h 28m€24–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus 55
- Take the train from Waterford to Athytrain Re / ...
4h 41m€29–39
Limerick to Athy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Athy is to train which costs €17 - €25 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Athy is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Athy. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Athy via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Athy. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Limerick and Athy is 181 km. The road distance is 134.4 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Athy without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Limerick to Athy, including transfers.
Limerick to Athy bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Athy is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €27 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Kildare 5 times a day. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Ave 5 times a day. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Waterford to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Athy bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Limerick to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Athy is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Limerick to Athy.
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