There are 3 ways to get from Ballyhaunis to Athy 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.
Ballyhaunis to Athy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballyhaunis to Athy is to train which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ballyhaunis to Athy is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballyhaunis to Athy. However, there are services departing from Ballyhaunis and arriving at Athy via Athlone Stn and Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballyhaunis to Athy. However, there are services departing from Ballyhaunis and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Ballyhaunis and Athy is 179 km. The road distance is 167.5 km.
The best way to get from Ballyhaunis to Athy without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Ballyhaunis to Athy, including transfers.
Ballyhaunis to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballyhaunis station.
Ballyhaunis to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballyhaunis station.
The best way to get from Ballyhaunis to Athy is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Ballyhaunis, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Ballyhaunis to Kildare 6 times a week. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballyhaunis to Athy via Athlone Stn and Carlow Bus Stn in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ballyhaunis to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ballyhaunis to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Ballyhaunis to Athy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Ballyhaunis to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballyhaunis to Athy is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Ballyhaunis to Athy.
There are 143+ hotels available in Athy.