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 37m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Red Cow Luasbus 300
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildarebus 726
7h 17m€34–47Drive 233.6 km
- Drive from Tralee to Athycar 233.6 km
2h 38m€39–57Fly, train
- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain
4h 48m€44–118
Tralee to Athy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Athy is to train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Tralee to Athy is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Tralee to Athy. However, there are services departing from Tralee Prince's Street and arriving at Barrow Quay via Red Cow Luas and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
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 37m.
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 37m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Tralee to Athy, including transfers.
Tralee to Athy bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Tralee Prince's Street 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 37m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 17m.
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 Prince's Street to Barrow Quay via Red Cow Luas and Kildare in around 7h 17m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–85
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tralee to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €24–35
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
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.
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