There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Tuam by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Claremorristrain Ic / ...
4h 52m€26–39Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athy to Bachelors Walkbus 130A / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Colbus 721
5h 23m€20–28Drive 158.5 km
- Drive from Athy to Tuamcar 158.5 km
2h 21m€28–41Train, line 427 bus
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Eyre Square to Bishop Streetbus 427
5h 27m€24–36
Athy to Tuam by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Tuam is to bus which costs €20 - €29 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Tuam is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Tuam. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Tuam Holy Cross Col via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Tuam. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Claremorris via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Athy and Tuam is 224 km. The road distance is 158.5 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Tuam without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Athy to Tuam, including transfers.
Athy to Tuam bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Tuam train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Athy to Tuam is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Tuam, IE-G, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Claremorris 4 times a week. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy to Tuam Holy Cross Col via Bachelors Walk and Crampton Quay in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Athy to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Col
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 93 55416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Burkesbus
Bus from Eyre Square to Bishop Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Burkesbus
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Booking & Getting There
Athy to Tuam bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Athy to Tuam train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Claremorris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Tuam is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Athy to Tuam.
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