There are 5 ways to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballinasloe to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain 208 / ...
3h 41m€18–28Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Thurles Stationbus 850
5h 32m€15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Oranmore Northbus 763
- Take the bus from Oranmore North to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
4h 57m€31–44Drive 117.3 km
- Drive from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junctioncar 117.3 km
2h 1m€20–28Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to ATU Galwaybus 763 / ...
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
4h 58m€29–49
Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction is to bus which costs €15 - €22 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Limerick Junction via ATU Galway and Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Limerick Junction via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Ballinasloe and Limerick Junction is 190 km. The road distance is 117.3 km.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €18 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction, including transfers.
Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Ballinasloe station.
Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballinasloe station.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €18 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Ballinasloe, Ireland and Limerick Junction, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction via Oranmore North, Limerick Colbert Station, and Limerick in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ballinasloe to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- 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/
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/
- 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/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Athlone Station to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction is 117 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction.
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