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How to get fromAthy to Limerickby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Limerick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain train Re
    3h 8m
    €17–25

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athy William Street to St Peter and P's Chbus bus Iw06
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 735
    3h 17m
    €11–16

  3. Drive 134.7 km

    1. Drive from Athy to Limerickcar car 134.7 km
    1h 28m
    €23–34

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athy to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    5h 9m
    €28–40

Athy to Limerick by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Limerick 4 times a day. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy William Street to Limerick Arthurs Qy via St Peter and P's Ch and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 3h 17m.

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