There are 4 ways to get from Nenagh to Athy by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
3h 35m€14–22Train
- Take the train from Nenagh to Ballybrophytrain Ic
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Kildaretrain Re / ...
3h 50m€14–21Drive 95.9 km
- Drive from Nenagh to Athycar 95.9 km
1h 4m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kildarebus 726
- Take the bus from Kildare to Athybus 883
3h 38m€14–22
Nenagh to Athy by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nenagh to Athy is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Nenagh to Athy is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €16 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Nenagh to Athy. However, there are services departing from Nenagh and arriving at Athy via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Nenagh to Athy. However, there are services departing from Nenagh and arriving at Athy via Ballybrophy and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Nenagh and Athy is 128 km. The road distance is 95.9 km.
The best way to get from Nenagh to Athy without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 35m and costs €13 - €22.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Nenagh to Athy, including transfers.
Nenagh to Athy bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Nenagh station.
Nenagh to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Nenagh station.
The best way to get from Nenagh to Athy is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €22 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Nenagh, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
You can take a train from Nenagh to Athy via Ballybrophy and Kildare in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nenagh to Athy via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Kildare in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Nenagh to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Ballybrophy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Nenagh to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €4–7
- Phone
- 045 980383
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
Bus from Kildare to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- local link
Bus from Kildare to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- local link
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Booking & Getting There
Nenagh to Athy bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Nenagh to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nenagh to Athy is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Nenagh to Athy.
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