The average train between Limerick and Roscommon takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Limerick to Roscommon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Limerick and Roscommon. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Roscommon at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Athenry and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Roscommon station via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Limerick to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Limerick and Roscommon is 111.3 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Roscommon via Athenry and Athlone in around 4h 7m.