There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to County Longford 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 Athlonetrain Re / ...
4h 9m€65–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
- Take the bus from Ballymahon to Ardaghbus B02
5h 55m€21–32Drive 146.4 km
- Drive from Limerick to County Longfordcar 146.4 km
1h 59m€25–36Bus via Kilmartin Ctr
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Ballymahon to Ardaghbus B02
7h€21–30
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to County Longford is to bus via Kilmartin Ctr which costs €20 - €35 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to County Longford is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to County Longford. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert and arriving at Ardagh via Athlone Stn and Ballymahon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Limerick and County Longford is 190 km. The road distance is 146.4 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to County Longford without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €65 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Limerick to County Longford, including transfers.
Limerick to County Longford bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Colbert station.
The best way to get from Limerick to County Longford is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €65 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 55m.
Limerick to County Longford bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to County Longford is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Limerick to County Longford.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and County Longford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick to County Longford via Athenry and Athlone in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Colbert to Ardagh via Athlone Stn and Ballymahon in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)44 934 0801
- info@locallinklwr.ie
- Website
- locallinklwr.ie
Bus from Ballymahon to Ardagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://locallinklwr.ie/
- Leap
- €4–5
- Cash
- €5–7
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
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