There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Ballinasloe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Ballinasloetrain Ic / ...
2h 28m€13–19Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Ballinasloebus 763
3h 20m€24–33Drive 102.7 km
- Drive from Limerick to Ballinasloecar 102.7 km
1h 21m€18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Oranmore Northbus 51
- Take the bus from Oranmore North to Ballinasloebus 763
3h 55m€27–38
Limerick to Ballinasloe by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Ballinasloe is to train which costs €13 - €19 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Ballinasloe is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Henry Street and arriving at Ballinasloe via Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Ballinasloe via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Limerick and Ballinasloe is 132 km. The road distance is 102.7 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Ballinasloe without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €13 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Limerick to Ballinasloe, including transfers.
Limerick to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Limerick to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Ballinasloe is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €13 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Ballinasloe, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick to Ballinasloe via Athenry in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henry Street to Ballinasloe via Galway Ceannt and Galway Coach Stn in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Oranmore North to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Oranmore North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Limerick to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Ballinasloe is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Limerick to Ballinasloe.
There are 65+ hotels available in Ballinasloe.