The average bus between Limerick and Loughrea takes 5h 48m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Limerick to Loughrea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Limerick and Loughrea. The earliest departure is at 11:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Loughrea at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 25m • 1 change

2h 45m • 1 change
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12h 15m • 1 change

2h 25m • 1 change

2h 45m • 1 change
Arrives next day

12h 15m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Loughrea. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Loughrea station via Gort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Limerick to Loughrea bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert Station.
Limerick to Loughrea bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Gort station.
The distance between Limerick and Loughrea is 59.4 km. The road distance is 105 km.
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Gort hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 1h 30m.