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 40m.

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 train, which costs €7 - €11 and takes 1h 40m.

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 137+ hotels available in Athy.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Saint Peter and Paul's Church to Mulgrave StreetIw06
39 min
€7–10
Drive 24.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Portlaoise Station to Athy24.4 km
22 min
€5–6
Train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to KildareIc / ...
2. Take the train from Kildare to AthyRe / ...
1h 40m
€7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Portlaoise Station to Athy24.4 km
22 min
€35–45

Portlaoise Station to Athy by foot and bus

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39 minAverage Duration

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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 40m.

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