There are 4 ways to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballinasloe to Athenrytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain Ic
2h 57m€13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to ATU Galwaybus 763 / ...
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
3h 15m€23–33Drive 101.6 km
- Drive from Ballinasloe to Limerickcar 101.6 km
1h 27m€18–25Bus via Oranmore
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Oranmore Northbus 763
- Take the bus from Oranmore North to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
3h 46m€27–38
Ballinasloe to Limerick by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick is to train which costs €13 - €19 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinasloe to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Henry Street via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinasloe to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Limerick via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Ballinasloe and Limerick is 132 km. The road distance is 101.6 km.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €13 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick, including transfers.
Ballinasloe to Limerick bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Ballinasloe station.
Ballinasloe to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballinasloe station.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €13 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Ballinasloe, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballinasloe to Limerick via Athenry in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballinasloe to Henry Street via ATU Galway in around 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ballinasloe to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Athenry to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Ballinasloe to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Ballinasloe to Oranmore North
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Oranmore North to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballinasloe to Limerick bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Ballinasloe to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinasloe to Limerick is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Ballinasloe to Limerick.
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