There are 4 ways to get from Ashbourne to Nenagh by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Airport Zone 16
best- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Nenaghbus 735
4h 16m€27–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ashbourne to Beresford Placebus 103
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Nenaghbus 735
4h 25m€24–33Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Nenaghtrain Ic / ...
4h 51m€28–39Drive 173.9 km
- Drive from Ashbourne to Nenaghcar 173.9 km
1h 45m€31–45
Ashbourne to Nenagh by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ashbourne to Nenagh is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ashbourne to Nenagh is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashbourne to Nenagh. However, there are services departing from Ashbourne and arriving at Nenagh via Airport Zone 16 and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashbourne to Nenagh. However, there are services departing from Smithfield and arriving at Nenagh via Dublin Heuston and Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Ashbourne and Nenagh is 188 km. The road distance is 173.9 km.
The best way to get from Ashbourne to Nenagh without a car is to bus via Airport Zone 16 which takes 4h 16m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Ashbourne to Nenagh, including transfers.
Ashbourne to Nenagh bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Ashbourne to Nenagh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Ashbourne to Nenagh is to bus via Airport Zone 16 which takes 4h 16m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Ashbourne, Ireland and Nenagh, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Nenagh every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bourne Avenue to Nenagh via Broadstone, Smithfield, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Ballybrophy in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–14
Train from Ballybrophy to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ashbourne to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 1 8355027
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ashbourne Connect
Bus from Ashbourne to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Ashbourne Connect
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Booking & Getting There
Ashbourne to Nenagh bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Nenagh station.
Ashbourne to Nenagh train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashbourne to Nenagh is 174 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Ashbourne to Nenagh.
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