There are 4 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Roscommon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 45m€19–29Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Athlone Stnbus 850
5h 19m€18–27Drive 174.2 km
- Drive from Limerick Junction to Roscommoncar 174.2 km
2h 12m€31–44Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Roscommonbus 425 / ...
5h 53m€41–59
Limerick Junction to Roscommon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Roscommon is to bus which costs €18 - €27 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Roscommon is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction station to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Thurles Station and arriving at Athlone Stn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Roscommon via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Limerick Junction and Roscommon is 197 km. The road distance is 174.2 km.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Roscommon without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €18 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Limerick Junction to Roscommon, including transfers.
Limerick Junction to Roscommon bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles Station.
Limerick Junction to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Roscommon is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €18 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Roscommon via Portarlington and Athlone in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Thurles Station to Athlone Stn 4 times a week. Tickets cost €11–15 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Bus from Thurles Station to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick Junction to Roscommon bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Limerick Junction to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Junction to Roscommon is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Limerick Junction to Roscommon.
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