There are 4 ways to get from Londonderry to Athy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Central0
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthyRe / ...
6h 49m€45–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Derry Foyleside to The Gresham Hotel705x
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Athy130
7h 27m€24–31Bus via Kildare
- Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2X4 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare726
7h 27mDrive 265.4 km
- Drive from Londonderry to Athy265.4 km
3h 47m€47–67
Londonderry to Athy by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Londonderry to Athy is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Londonderry to Athy is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Londonderry station to Athy. However, there are services departing from Derry Londonderry Bus Station and arriving at Barrow Quay via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Londonderry to Athy. However, there are services departing from Derry-Londonderry and arriving at Athy via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Londonderry and Athy is 406 km. The road distance is 265.4 km.
The best way to get from Londonderry to Athy without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Londonderry to Athy, including transfers.
Londonderry to Athy bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Derry Londonderry Bus Station.
Londonderry to Athy train services, operated by Translink, depart from Derry-Londonderry station.
The best way to get from Londonderry to Athy is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus via Kildare, which costs and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Londonderry, Northern Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
You can take a train from Derry-Londonderry to Athy via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Barrow Quay via Dublin Airport T2, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Kildare in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Derry Foyleside to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Wellington Quay to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Londonderry to Athy bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Londonderry to Athy train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Londonderry to Athy is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Londonderry to Athy.
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