There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Mallow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Mallowtrain 224
2h 58m€19–28Bus via Waterford
- Take the bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
5h 35m€32–71Drive 166.3 km
- Drive from Athy to Mallowcar 166.3 km
2h€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Ormonde Roadbus 897
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
6h 32m€33–47
Athy to Mallow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Mallow is to train which costs €19 - €28 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Mallow is to drive which takes 2h and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Mallow. However, there are services departing from Athy West and arriving at Mallow via Tyndall College, Waterford Bus Stn and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Mallow. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Mallow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Athy and Mallow is 208 km. The road distance is 166.3 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Mallow without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Athy to Mallow, including transfers.
Athy to Mallow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Tyndall College station.
Athy to Mallow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Athy to Mallow is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus via Waterford, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Mallow, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Mallow once a week. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy West to Mallow via Tyndall College, Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
Bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–22
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Athy to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
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Booking & Getting There
Athy to Mallow bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Athy to Mallow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Mallow is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Athy to Mallow.
There are 41+ hotels available in Mallow.