There are 6 ways to get from Ardee to Tullamore by bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Bus, train • 2h 49m
Cheapest option
Bus • 3h 14m
4 alternative options
Bus via Dublin • 3h 56m
Train • 4h 7m
Drive • 1h 32m
Ardee to Tullamore by bus, tram and train
The journey time between Ardee and Tullamore is around 2h 49m and covers a distance of around 171 km. This includes an average layover time of around 38 min. Operated by Expressway, Luas and Irish Rail, the Ardee to Tullamore service departs from Ardee Bypass, stop 152461 and arrives in Tullamore. Typically 63 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ardee to Tullamore is to bus which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 14m.
The quickest way to get from Ardee to Tullamore is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 32m.
No, there is no direct bus from Ardee to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Ardee, stop 152311 and arriving at Tullamore via Mullingar, Mullingar Austin Friar Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
It is 91 km from Ardee to Tullamore. It is approximately 109.9 km to drive.
The best way to get from Ardee to Tullamore without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Ardee to Tullamore, including transfers.
Ardee to Tullamore bus services, operated by Bus Eireann, depart from Ardee, stop 152311 station.
The best way to get from Ardee to Tullamore is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 7m.
Ardee to Tullamore bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, arrive at Tullamore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ardee to Tullamore is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Ardee to Tullamore.

- Distance: 90.5 km
- Duration: 2h 49m
What companies run services between Ardee, IE-LH, Ireland and Tullamore, IE-OY, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ardee to Tullamore via Castle Street, stop 135761 and Mullingar, Mullingar Austin Friar Street in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ardee to Tullamore via Dundalk Garda Stn, stop 109551, Dundalk, Connolly, Busáras, Heuston, and Heuston in around 4h 7m.

- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Heuston to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €10 - €13
- Flexible
- €12 - €14
Train from Dundalk to Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €10 - €12
- Flexible
- €12 - €14

- Phone
- +353 818 836 611
- customercare@expressway.ie
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ardee Bypass, stop 152461 to Busáras, stop 135001
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Expressway

- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- info@collinscoaches.ie
- Website
- collinscoaches.ie
Bus from Ardee, Ardee Tenanty's to Dublin, Wynn's Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Collins Coaches

Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1850 836 611
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ardee, stop 152311 to Castle Street, stop 135761
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- Bus Eireann

- Phone
- 05786-24416
- slievebloomcoaches@live.com
- Website
- slievebloomcoaches.ie
Bus from Mullingar, Mullingar Austin Friar Street to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours

- Phone
- 057 912 0124
- info@kearnstransport.com
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Dublin, Halfpenny Bridge to Tullamore, Classy Cloggs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Kearns Transport
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