There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Letterkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Dublin
best- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Busbus 932 / ...
5h 50m€32–42Train
- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re
8h 10m€57–85Drive 264.9 km
- Drive from Athy to Letterkennycar 264.9 km
3h 52m€46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Naas to Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus 32
6h 22m€32–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Busbus 32
6h 26m€35–52
Athy to Letterkenny by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Letterkenny is to train and bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Letterkenny is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Letterkenny. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Letterkenny Bus via Naas and Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Letterkenny. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Londonderry via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Athy and Letterkenny is 310 km. The road distance is 264.9 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Letterkenny without a car is to train and bus via Dublin which takes 5h 50m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Athy to Letterkenny, including transfers.
Athy to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Naas station.
Athy to Letterkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Letterkenny is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Letterkenny, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to ATU Letterkenny via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Londonderry, Duke Street, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy to Letterkenny Bus via Naas, Airport Zone 16, and Airport Zone 12 in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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 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 Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
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
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +35 374 913 5201
- [email protected]
- Website
- johnmcginley.com
Bus from Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–30
- Website
- https://johnmcginley.com/
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–30
- Website
- https://johnmcginley.com/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Naas to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €5–8
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Athy to Letterkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Letterkenny is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Athy to Letterkenny.
There are 196+ hotels available in Letterkenny.