There are 4 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 18m€32–48Bus
- Take the bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbertbus 13
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
6h 20m€34–53Drive 203.4 km
- Drive from Listowel to Athycar 203.4 km
2h 23m€35–51Train
- Take the train from Tralee to Kildaretrain Ic
5h 59m€38–56
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 18m.
The fastest way to get from Listowel to Athy is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €35 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Listowel to Athy. However, there are services departing from Listowel and arriving at Athy West via Up G Griffin St, Limerick Arthurs Qy and St Peter and P's Ch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
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 5h 59m.
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 18m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 18m 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 20m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Listowel, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Listowel to Athy West 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 20m. 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
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Tralee to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €24–35
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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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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