There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Roscrea by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 726 bus
best- Take the bus from Athy to Kildarebus 883
- Take the bus from Kildare to Kilminchybus 726
- Take the bus from Kilminchy to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
3h 9m€15–21Train
cheapest- Take the train from Athy to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Ballybrophytrain Re
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Roscreatrain 160 / ...
3h 17m€11–18Train, line 834 bus
- Take the train from Athy to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Roscrea Cstl Stbus 834
3h 10m€12–18Drive 63.9 km
- Drive from Athy to Roscreacar 63.9 km
53 min€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Roscreataxi 63.9 km
53 min€100–130
Athy to Roscrea by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Roscrea is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Roscrea is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Roscrea Aby St via Kildare and Kilminchy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Roscrea via Kildare and Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Athy and Roscrea is 101 km. The road distance is 63.9 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Roscrea without a car is to bus and line 726 bus which takes 3h 9m and costs €15 - €22.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Athy to Roscrea, including transfers.
Athy to Roscrea bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Roscrea is to bus and line 726 bus which takes 3h 9m and costs €15 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €11 - €18 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Roscrea, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athy to Roscrea Aby St via Kildare and Kilminchy in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athy to Roscrea via Kildare and Ballybrophy in around 3h 17m.
- 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 Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
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 Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Ballybrophy to Roscrea
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- 045 980383
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
Bus from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- local link
Bus from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- local link
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kildare to Kilminchy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilminchy to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Kilminchy to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Portlaoise Stn to Roscrea Cstl St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- €100–130
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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Booking & Getting There
Athy to Roscrea bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin, arrive at Kildare station.
Athy to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Roscrea is 64 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Athy to Roscrea.
There are 45+ hotels available in Roscrea.







