There are 3 ways to get from Ballycumber to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Line 840 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Ballycumber to Cloghanbus 840 / ...
- Take the bus from Cloghan to Limerick Colbertbus 72
3h 22m€20–31Train
cheapest- Take the train from Clara to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Limericktrain Re
3h 44m€19–29Drive 106.5 km
- Drive from Ballycumber to Limerickcar 106.5 km
1h 23m€19–28
Ballycumber to Limerick by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballycumber to Limerick is to drive which costs €18 - €28 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Ballycumber to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €18 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballycumber to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Ballycumber and arriving at Limerick Colbert via Cloghan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballycumber to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Clara and arriving at Limerick via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Ballycumber and Limerick is 116 km. The road distance is 106.5 km.
The best way to get from Ballycumber to Limerick without a car is to line 840 bus and bus which takes 3h 22m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Ballycumber to Limerick, including transfers.
Ballycumber to Limerick bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Ballycumber station.
Ballycumber to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Clara station.
The best way to get from Ballycumber to Limerick is to line 840 bus and bus which takes 3h 22m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Ballycumber, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballycumber to Limerick Colbert via Cloghan in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballycumber to Limerick via Clara Stn, Clara, and Portarlington in around 3h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Clara to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Bus from Ballycumber to Cloghan
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €1–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cloghan to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
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Booking & Getting There
Ballycumber to Limerick bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Cloghan station.
Ballycumber to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballycumber to Limerick is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Ballycumber to Limerick.
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