There are 5 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 Mallow to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 735
5h 52m€32–45Drive 165.7 km
- Drive from Mallow to Athycar 165.7 km
2h€29–41Train via Portlaoise
- Take the train from Mallow to Portlaoisetrain 217 / ...
3h 37m€21–30Bus via Waterford
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
- Take the bus from Waterford to Athybus 517
6h 6m
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 €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallow to Athy. However, there are services departing from Mallow and arriving at Mulgrave Street via Limerick Arthur's Quay and Saint Peter and Paul's Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
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 Mallow 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 €30 - €45 and takes 5h 52m.
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 Mulgrave Street via Limerick Colbert Station, Limerick Arthur's Quay, Portlaoise JFL Avenue, and Saint Peter and Paul's Church in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- 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 Mallow to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.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
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.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
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Bus from Waterford to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Mallow to Athy bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert 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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