There are 4 ways to get from Mallow to Athy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mallow to Kildaretrain Ic
2h 59m€19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
- Take the bus from Waterford to Athybus 517
6h 6mDrive 165.7 km
- Drive from Mallow to Athycar 165.7 km
2h€28–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Mallow to Portlaoisetrain 217 / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Peter and Paul's Church to Mulgrave Streetbus Iw06
3h 1m€21–29
Mallow to Athy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mallow to Athy is to train which costs €19 - €28 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Mallow to Athy is to drive which takes 2h and costs €27 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallow to Athy. However, there are services departing from Mallow and arriving at Athy via Cork Bus Station and Waterford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallow to Athy. However, there are services departing from Mallow and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Mallow and Athy is 208 km. The road distance is 165.7 km.
The best way to get from Mallow to Athy without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Mallow to Athy, including transfers.
Mallow to Athy bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Station.
Mallow to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Mallow station.
The best way to get from Mallow to Athy is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Mallow, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Mallow to Kildare once a week. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mallow to Athy via Cork Bus Station, Waterford Bus Station, and Waterford in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Mallow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Mallow to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–19
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Bus from Waterford to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Mallow to Athy bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Waterford Bus Station.
Mallow to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallow to Athy is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Mallow to Athy.
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