There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Castlepollard by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Mullingar Stnbus 819
6h 40m€40–57Drive 161.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Limerick to Castlepollardcar 161.3 km
2h 19m€28–40Train
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Mullingartrain Ic / ...
7h 14m€31–48Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stnbus 30
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Castlepollardbus
7h 2m€51–71Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Mullingar Stnbus 819
7h 28m€45–65
Limerick to Castlepollard by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Castlepollard is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Castlepollard is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Castlepollard. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert and arriving at Castlepollard via Athlone Stn and Mullingar Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Castlepollard. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Mullingar via Limerick Junction, Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Limerick and Castlepollard is 209 km. The road distance is 161.3 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Castlepollard without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Limerick to Castlepollard, including transfers.
Limerick to Castlepollard bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Limerick to Castlepollard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Castlepollard is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Castlepollard, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Colbert to Castlepollard via Athlone Stn and Mullingar Stn in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Castlepollard via Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Mullingar, and Mullingar Stn in around 7h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Mullingar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- 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
Bus from Athlone Stn to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–22
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Castlepollard
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Athlone Stn to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–22
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Castlepollard bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Limerick to Castlepollard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Castlepollard is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Limerick to Castlepollard.
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