There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Athea by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 595 bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Newcastle West300
- Take the bus from Newcastle West to Athea595
2h 21mDrive 56.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Limerick to Athea56.5 km
48 min€10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Limerick to Athea56.5 km
48 min€85–110Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Listowel13
- Take the bus from Listowel to AtheaR61
2h 55m€12–23
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Athea is to drive which costs €9 - €14 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Athea is to drive which takes 48 min and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Athea. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Athea via Newcastle West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Limerick and Athea is 65 km. The road distance is 56.5 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Athea without a car is to bus and line 595 bus which takes 2h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Limerick to Athea, including transfers.
Limerick to Athea bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Limerick to Athea bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Newcastle West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Athea is 56 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Limerick to Athea.
There are 69+ hotels available in Athea.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Athea, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Athea via Newcastle West in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Newcastle West
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 069-62546
- limerickclare@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklc.ie
Bus from Newcastle West to Athea
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinklc.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- bookings@locallinkkerry.ie
- Website
- locallinkkerry.ie
Bus from Listowel to Athea
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- €85–110
Swift Taxis
- Phone
- +353 61 414 444
- Website
- swiftaxi.ie
Limerick City Taxis
- Phone
- +353 89 428 2346
- Website
- limericktaxi.net
Castleroy Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 33 22 66
- Website
- castletroycabs.com
Brisk Taxi
- Phone
- +353 899826345
- Website
- brisktaxitrip.com
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