There are 4 ways to get from University of Limerick to Athy by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
3h 30m€11–16Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
4h 21m€27–39Drive 133.1 km
- Drive from University of Limerick to Athycar 133.1 km
1h 28m€23–33Bus, line 726 bus
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Kilminchybus 735
- Take the bus from Kilminchy to Kildarebus 726
- Take the bus from Kildare Square to Athybus 883
4h 34m€18–25
University of Limerick to Athy by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Limerick to Athy is to bus which costs €10 - €16 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from University of Limerick to Athy is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Limerick to Athy. However, there are services departing from UL Student Ctr and arriving at Mulgrave Street via St Peter and P's Ch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Limerick to Athy. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between University of Limerick and Athy is 131 km. The road distance is 133.1 km.
The best way to get from University of Limerick to Athy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from University of Limerick to Athy, including transfers.
University of Limerick to Athy bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from UL Student Ctr station.
University of Limerick to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from University of Limerick to Athy is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between University of Limerick, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from UL Student Ctr to Portlaoise JFL Ave 5 times a day. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Kildare 5 times a day. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from UL Student Ctr to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from UL Student Ctr to Kilminchy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kilminchy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €4–6
- Phone
- 045 980383
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Kildare Square to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Kildare Square to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.locallinkckw.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
University of Limerick to Athy bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
University of Limerick to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Limerick to Athy is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from University of Limerick to Athy.
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