How to get from Dublin to Athy by light rail and train?

From Dublin to Athy by light rail and train

To get from Dublin to Athy in Ireland, take the RED light rail from Busáras station to Heuston station. Next, take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Athy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - REDRED
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Busáras
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Busáras
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Tallaght
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Heuston
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Waterford (Plunkett)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Athy
    Ride to train station
    Athy
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dublin to Athy by bus and train

To get from Dublin to Athy in Ireland, take the 60 bus from Tara Street Station station to Outside Heuston Train Station station. Next, take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Athy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6060
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Tara Street Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tara Street Station
    ID 1502
    950 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Red Cow Luas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 2637
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Waterford (Plunkett)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Athy
    Ride to train station
    Athy
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dublin to Athy
The distance between Dublin, Ireland and Athy, Ireland is approximately 75.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin to Athy by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Dublin

Dublin is located at Dublin, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Newcomen Bridge.

Train stations close to Dublin:

  • Dublin Connolly

Bus stations close to Dublin:

  • Newcomen Bridge
  • North Strand Road
  • Connolly
Public transit stations close to Athy, Ireland

Athy is located at Athy, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Woodstock Street.

Train stations close to Athy:

  • Athy

Bus stations close to Athy:

  • Woodstock Street
  • Mulgrave Street
  • Athy William Street
Related Routes

From Dublin to Athy by bus and train

To get from Dublin to Athy in Ireland, take the 60 bus from Tara Street Station station to Outside Heuston Train Station station. Next, take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Athy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6060
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Tara Street Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tara Street Station
    ID 1502
    950 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Red Cow Luas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 2637
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Waterford (Plunkett)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Athy
    Ride to train station
    Athy
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Athy?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line RED, Bus line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dublin to Athy?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Dublin and Athy in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Dublin to Athy in Ireland?

    The RED light rail line goes from Busáras station near Dublin to Tallaght station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Tallaght station near Athy in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Dublin to Athy in Ireland by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Dublin and Athy in Ireland by light rail and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Dublin to get to Athy in Ireland?

    Get on the RED light rail from the Busáras station near Dublin in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Dublin and Athy in Ireland?

    Get off the light rail at the Tallaght station, which is closest to Athy in Ireland.

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