There are 3 ways to get from Athy to County Clare by train or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
- Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain Ic / ...
4h 47m€21–32Bus
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
5h 33m€23–36Bus via Cluain Meala
- Take the bus from Athy to Ormonde Roadbus 897
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgsbus 717
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbertbus 55
7h 41m€35–51
Athy to County Clare by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to County Clare is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to County Clare is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to County Clare. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Ennis Frs Walk via Naas and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to County Clare. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Ennis via Kildare and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Athy and County Clare is 220 km.
The best way to get from Athy to County Clare without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Athy to County Clare, including transfers.
Athy to County Clare bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Athy to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Athy to County Clare is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and County Clare, IE-CE, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to Ennis via Kildare and Limerick in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walk hourly. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Limerick to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €18–26
Bus from Athy to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Ormonde Road to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Athy to County Clare bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Ennis Frs Walk station.
Athy to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
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