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How to get fromPortlaoise to Athyby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Athy by train, bus, taxi, or car

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      train train 49 min • 1 change

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      train train 1h 2m • 1 change

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      train train 1h 37m • 1 change

  2. Drive  23.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Athycar car 23.9 km
    22 min
    €5–7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Kildarebus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Kildare to Athybus bus 883 / ...
    2h 10m
    €8–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Athytaxi taxi 23.9 km
    22 min
    €35–45

Portlaoise to Athy by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Athy via Kildare in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athy via Kildare in around 2h 10m.

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