There are 5 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain 209 / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Ballinasloetrain Re / ...
3h 38m€19–28Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Ballinasloebus 763
5h 4m€29–49Drive 130.6 km
- Drive from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloecar 130.6 km
1h 38m€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Oranmore Northbus 51
- Take the bus from Oranmore North to Ballinasloebus 763
5h 13m€31–45Bus, line 548 bus
- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Athlone Stationbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Ballinasloebus 548
5h 44m
Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe is to train which costs €18 - €29 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Ballinasloe via Henry Street and Galway Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Ballinasloe via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Limerick Junction and Ballinasloe is 190 km. The road distance is 130.6 km.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €18 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe, including transfers.
Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €18 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Ballinasloe, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe via Limerick Colbert Station, Henry Street, Galway Ceannt Station, and Galway Coach Station in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portarlington to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Galway Coach Station to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Oranmore North to Ballinasloe
- 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 Limerick Colbert Station to Oranmore North
- 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 Thurles Station to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- 091 842384
- galway@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkgalway.ie
Bus from Athlone Station to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinkgalway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt Station.
Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe.
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