There are 5 ways to get from Clonmacnoise to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ballinahowen to Limerick Colbertbus 72
3h 20m€24–32Bus via Roscrea
cheapest- Take the bus from Clonmacnoise to Roscrea Aby Stbus 850
- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
3h 36m€14–18Train
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain Ic
4h 46m€19–27Drive 103.9 km
- Drive from Clonmacnoise to Limerickcar 103.9 km
1h 24m€19–27Bus via Birr
- Take the bus from Clonmacnoise to Birrbus 850
- Take the bus from Birr to William Streetbus 323X
3h 40m€23–31
Clonmacnoise to Limerick by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clonmacnoise to Limerick is to bus via Roscrea which costs €13 - €19 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Clonmacnoise to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Clonmacnoise to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Clonmacnoise and arriving at Limerick Colbert via Ballinahowen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Clonmacnoise to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Limerick via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Clonmacnoise and Limerick is 120 km. The road distance is 103.9 km.
The best way to get from Clonmacnoise to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Clonmacnoise to Limerick, including transfers.
Clonmacnoise to Limerick bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballinahowen station.
Clonmacnoise to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Clonmacnoise to Limerick is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Clonmacnoise, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Ballinahowen to Limerick Colbert 3 times a day. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clonmacnoise to Limerick via Athlone Stn, Athlone, and Athenry in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ballinahowen to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Birr to William Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Clonmacnoise to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Clonmacnoise to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Clonmacnoise to Limerick bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Clonmacnoise to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clonmacnoise to Limerick is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Clonmacnoise to Limerick.
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