There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus, train, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Athy to Kilcockbus Um06
- Take the train from Kilcock to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
3h 38m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Heuston Stationbus 130A / ...
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Carrick-on-Shannonbus 23
5h 11m€25–33Drive 152.5 km
- Drive from Athy to Carrick-on-Shannoncar 152.5 km
2h 7m€26–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Athy to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Hazelhatchtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Hazelhatch Station to Maynooth Stationbus W6
- Take the train from Maynooth to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
4h 8m€22–31Train
- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
4h 15m€22–32
Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon is to bus and train which costs €16 - €25 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Carrick-on-Shannon via Heuston Station and Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Carrick On Shannon via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Athy and Carrick-on-Shannon is 195 km. The road distance is 152.5 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 38m and costs €16 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon, including transfers.
Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs €25 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon via Heuston Station and Liffey Valley SC in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athy to Carrick On Shannon via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kilcock to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Kildare to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Maynooth to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Athy to Kilcock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Athy to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Hazelhatch Station to Maynooth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Heuston Station.
Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon.
There are 179+ hotels available in Carrick-on-Shannon.



