There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Portarlington by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athy to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
1h 5m€6–10Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athy West to Stradballybus Iw06
- Take the bus from Stradbally to Portarlingtonbus Iw04
1h 40m€5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Portarlingtontaxi 27 km
29 min€40–50Drive 27 km
- Drive from Athy to Portarlingtoncar 27 km
29 min€5–7Line 888 bus, line 806 bus
- Take the bus from Rathstewart to Monasterevin Stnbus 888
- Take the bus from Monasterevin Stn to Botley Lanebus 806
1h 54m
Athy to Portarlington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Portarlington is to drive which costs €4 - €7 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Portarlington is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs €40 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Athy West and arriving at Portarlington via Stradbally. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Portarlington via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Athy and Portarlington is 42 km. The road distance is 27 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Portarlington without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs €6 - €10.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Athy to Portarlington, including transfers.
Athy to Portarlington bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Athy West station.
Athy to Portarlington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Portarlington is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs €6 - €10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €8 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Portarlington, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to Portarlington via Kildare in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy West to Portarlington via Stradbally in around 1h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Kildare to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Athy West to Stradbally
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Stradbally to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- €40–50
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Portarlington bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Stradbally station.
Athy to Portarlington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Portarlington is 27 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Athy to Portarlington.
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