There are 5 ways to get from Listowel to Athy by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbertbus 13
- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
5h 19m€32–48Bus
- Take the bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbertbus 13
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
6h 21m€34–53Drive 203.4 km
- Drive from Listowel to Athycar 203.4 km
2h 23m€35–50Train
- Take the train from Tralee to Kildaretrain Ic
6h€38–56Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Newcastle West to Red Cow Luasbus 300
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildarebus 726
7h 54m€43–60
Listowel to Athy by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Listowel to Athy is to bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Listowel to Athy is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Listowel to Athy. However, there are services departing from Listowel and arriving at Mulgrave Street via Up G Griffin St, Limerick Arthurs Qy and St Peter and P's Ch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Listowel to Athy. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Listowel and Athy is 260 km. The road distance is 203.4 km.
The best way to get from Listowel to Athy without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 19m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Listowel to Athy, including transfers.
Listowel to Athy bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Listowel station.
Listowel to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Listowel to Athy is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Listowel, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Listowel to Mulgrave Street via Limerick Colbert, Up G Griffin St, Sarsfield St, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Portlaoise JFL Ave, and St Peter and P's Ch in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Kildare twice a week. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Tralee to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €24–35
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Newcastle West to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €21–29
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €5–8
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More Questions & Answers
Listowel to Athy bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Listowel to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Listowel to Athy is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Listowel to Athy.
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