There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Knock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Claremorristrain Re / ...
4h 37m€28–42Train, bus
- Take the train from Kildare to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
5h 10m€31–44Drive 178.7 km
- Drive from Athy to Knockcar 178.7 km
2h 33m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Bachelors Walkbus 130A / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorrisbus 721
6h 53m€32–45
Athy to Knock by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Knock is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Knock is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Knock. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Knock via Crampton Quay and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Knock. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Claremorris via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Athy and Knock is 208 km. The road distance is 178.7 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Knock without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Athy to Knock, including transfers.
Athy to Knock bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Athy to Knock is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Knock, IE-MO, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Claremorris once daily. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy to Knock via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, and Claremorris in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Kildare to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Athy to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Knock bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Athy to Knock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Claremorris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Knock is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Athy to Knock.
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