There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Knock Shrine by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Claremorristrain Re / ...
4h 45m€28–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Kildare to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Knockbus 440
5h 14m€31–44Drive 178.7 km
- Drive from Athy to Knock Shrinecar 178.7 km
2h 33m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Bachelors Walkbus 130A / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorrisbus 721
6h 57m€32–49
Athy to Knock Shrine by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Knock Shrine is to train which costs €28 - €50 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Knock Shrine is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Knock via Crampton Quay and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Claremorris via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Athy and Knock Shrine is 208 km. The road distance is 178.7 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Knock Shrine without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €28 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Athy to Knock Shrine, including transfers.
Athy to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Athy to Knock Shrine is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €28 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Knock Shrine, 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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy to Knock Shrine via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, Claremorris, and Knock in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Kildare to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Athy to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Athy to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Claremorris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Knock Shrine is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Athy to Knock Shrine.
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