There are 4 ways to get from Tralee to Athy by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tralee to Kildaretrain Ic
4h 36m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Red Cow Luasbus 300
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildarebus 726
7h 22m€36–51Drive 233.6 km
- Drive from Tralee to Athycar 233.6 km
2h 38m€41–60Fly, train
- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain
4h 51m€35–103
Tralee to Athy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Athy is to train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Tralee to Athy is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Tralee to Athy. However, there are services departing from Tralee Prnce's St and arriving at Athy via Red Cow Luas and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Tralee to Athy. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Tralee and Athy is 307 km. The road distance is 233.6 km.
The best way to get from Tralee to Athy without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Tralee to Athy, including transfers.
Tralee to Athy bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Tralee Prnce's St station.
Tralee to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Tralee to Athy is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Kildare once a week. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Athy via Red Cow Luas and Kildare in around 7h 22m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tralee to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €24–35
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €26–40
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
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Booking & Getting There
Tralee to Athy bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Tralee to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tralee to Athy is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Tralee to Athy.
There are 145+ hotels available in Athy.