There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Castlerea by bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Bus • 4h 10m
Cheapest option
Bus via Colbert Station, stop 635031 • 5h 10m
3 alternative options
Train, bus • 4h 45m
Train • 4h 48m
Drive • 1h 49m
Limerick to Castlerea by bus
The bus journey time between Limerick and Castlerea is around 4h 10m and covers a distance of around 183 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Citylink and Bus Eireann, the Limerick to Castlerea bus service departs from Henry St and arrives in Castlerea, stop 555831. Typically only one bus runs weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Castlerea is to bus via Colbert Station, stop 635031 which costs €16 - €25 and takes 5h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Limerick to Castlerea is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Henry St and arriving at Castlerea, stop 555831 via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Castlerea via Athenry and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Limerick and Castlerea is 123 km. The road distance is 159.3 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Castlerea without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs €18 - €30.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Limerick to Castlerea, including transfers.
Limerick to Castlerea bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry St station.
Limerick to Castlerea train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Castlerea is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs €18 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 4h 48m.
- Distance: 122.8 km
- Duration: 4h 10m
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick to Castlerea via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Castlerea via Athenry and Athlone in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €12 - €14
- Flexible
- €14 - €17
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €11 - €13
- Flexible
- €13 - €15
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €9 - €11
- Flexible
- €10 - €12
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €8 - €11
- Flexible
- €9 - €12
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry St to Eyre Square, Galway Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €15
- Website
- Citylink
- Standard
- €10 - €15
- Web Fare
- €8 - €12
Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1850 836 611
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 to Castlerea, stop 555831
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- Bus Eireann
Bus from Colbert Station, stop 635031 to Galway Bus Station, stop 555041
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Website
- Bus Eireann
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Eireann, arrive at Castlerea, stop 555831 station.
Limerick to Castlerea train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Castlerea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Castlerea is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Limerick to Castlerea.
There are three+ hotels available in Castlerea. Prices start at €87 per night.