There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Tralee by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Traleetrain Ic
5h 17m€28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Tralee Prnce's Stbus 300
6h 37m€31–50Drive 233.3 km
- Drive from Athy to Traleecar 233.3 km
2h 38m€42–60Train via Mallow
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain Ic
5h 24m€29–44
Athy to Tralee by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Tralee is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Tralee is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Tralee Prnce's St via Naas and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Tralee via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Athy and Tralee is 307 km. The road distance is 233.3 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Tralee without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Athy to Tralee, including transfers.
Athy to Tralee bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Athy to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Athy to Tralee is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Tralee, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Tralee twice a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Tralee Prnce's St every 3 hours. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Mallow to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Tralee Prnce's St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €26–40
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Booking & Getting There
Athy to Tralee bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Tralee Prnce's St station.
Athy to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tralee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Tralee is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Athy to Tralee.
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