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 Portlaoisetrain 209 / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Roscommontrain Re
3h 44m€19–29Bus
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Roscommonbus 425 / ...
5h 53m€27–48Drive 174.2 km
- Drive from Limerick Junction to Roscommoncar 174.2 km
2h 12m€29–42Train, bus
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Thurles Station to TUS West Gatebus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone IT to Roscommon Casey's Filling Stationbus
6h 34m
Limerick Junction to Roscommon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Roscommon is to train which costs €18 - €30 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Roscommon is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Roscommon via Henry Street and Galway Ceannt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Roscommon via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
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 44m and costs €18 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Limerick Junction to Roscommon, including transfers.
Limerick Junction to Roscommon bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street 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 44m and costs €18 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Roscommon via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Junction to Roscommon via Limerick Colbert Station, Henry Street, and Galway Ceannt Station in around 5h 53m.
- 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 Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Thurles Station to TUS West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Athlone IT to Roscommon Casey's Filling Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Pat Naughton
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick Junction to Roscommon bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt Station.
Limerick Junction to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise 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.
There are 51+ hotels available in Roscommon.



