What is the cheapest way to get from Portlaoise Station to Athy?

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise Station to Athy is to drive which costs €4 - €6 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Portlaoise Station to Athy?

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise Station to Athy is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs €35 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Portlaoise Station and Athy?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saint Peter and Paul's Church and arriving at Mulgrave Street. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Portlaoise Station and Athy?

No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise Station to Athy. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Portlaoise Station to Athy?

The distance between Portlaoise Station and Athy is 24 km. The road distance is 24.4 km.

How do I travel from Portlaoise Station to Athy without a car?

The best way to get from Portlaoise Station to Athy without a car is to bus which takes 39 min and costs €7 - €10.

How long does it take to get from Portlaoise Station to Athy?

The bus from Saint Peter and Paul's Church to Mulgrave Street takes 30 min including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise Station to Athy bus from?

Portlaoise Station to Athy bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Saint Peter and Paul's Church station.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise Station to Athy train from?

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

Train or bus from Portlaoise Station to Athy?

The best way to get from Portlaoise Station to Athy is to bus which takes 39 min and costs €7 - €10. Alternatively, you can line 200 train and train, which costs €7 - €11 and takes 1h 41m.

Where does the Portlaoise Station to Athy bus arrive?

Portlaoise Station to Athy bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Mulgrave Street station.

Where does the Portlaoise Station to Athy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portlaoise Station to Athy?

Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise Station to Athy is 24 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Portlaoise Station to Athy.

Where can I stay near Athy?

There are 136+ hotels available in Athy.

Portlaoise Station to Athy - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise Station to Athy by bus, train, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Saint Peter and Paul's Church to Mulgrave Streetbus Iw06
39 min
€7–10
Drive 24.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Portlaoise Station to Athycar 24.4 km
22 min
€5–6
Line 200 train, train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain 200 / ...
2. Take the train from Kildare to Athytrain Re / ...
1h 41m
€7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Portlaoise Station to Athytaxi 24.4 km
22 min
€35–45

Portlaoise Station to Athy by foot and bus

1Weekly Services

39 minAverage Duration

€7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portlaoise Station to Athy.

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Distance: 23.9 km
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Portlaoise Station, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Saint Peter and Paul's Church to Mulgrave Street once a week. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Athy via Kildare in around 1h 41m.

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