There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Ballymahon by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
3h 51m€33–45Bus via Kilmartin Ctr
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus Ul06
4h 52m€16–24Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 15m€26–38Drive 132.1 km
- Drive from Limerick to Ballymahoncar 132.1 km
1h 45m€23–33
Limerick to Ballymahon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Ballymahon is to bus via Kilmartin Ctr which costs €16 - €24 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Ballymahon is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Ballymahon. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert and arriving at Ballymahon via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Ballymahon. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Athlone via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Limerick and Ballymahon is 143 km. The road distance is 132.1 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Ballymahon without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Limerick to Ballymahon, including transfers.
Limerick to Ballymahon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Limerick to Ballymahon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Ballymahon is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Ballymahon, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Ballymahon via Athenry, Athlone, and Athlone Stn in around 4h 15m.
- 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 Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–30
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Ballymahon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Limerick to Ballymahon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Ballymahon is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Limerick to Ballymahon.
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