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How to get fromLimerick Junction to Athyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Athy by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Athytrain train Re / ...
    3h
    €16–23

  2. Train, line 726 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kilminchy to Kildarebus bus 726
    3. Take the bus from Kildare to Athybus bus 883
    3h 56m
    €19–29

  3. Drive  114.4 km

    1. Drive from Limerick Junction to Athycar car 114.4 km
    1h 35m
    €21–29

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736 / ...
    4h 48m
    €25–50

Limerick Junction to Athy by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.3 km
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?

You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Athy via Portlaoise and Kildare in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Junction to Athy via Waterford Bus Stn and Carlow Bus Stn in around 4h 48m.

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