There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Killala by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus Ng01
6h 25mTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
6h 58m€26–51Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Ic / ...
7h 35m€30–58Drive 205.4 km
- Drive from Limerick to Killalacar 205.4 km
2h 27m€35–51Bus via Ballina Humbrt
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
6h 45m€33–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Killala is to train and bus which costs €26 - €55 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Killala is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Killala. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert and arriving at Killala via ATU Galway and Ballina, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Killala. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Ballina via Athenry, Athlone and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Limerick and Killala is 236 km. The road distance is 205.4 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Killala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Limerick to Killala, including transfers.
Limerick to Killala bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Limerick to Killala train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Killala is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Killala, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Colbert to Killala via ATU Galway and Ballina, Bus Station in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Killala via Athenry, Athlone, Manulla Junction, Ballina, and Ballina Bus Stn in around 7h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 86 399 3003
- treacycoaches@yahoo.com
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
- Phone
- +353 97 83544
- info@barrettcoaches.com
- Website
- barrettcoaches.com
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.barrettcoaches.com/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Killala bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Limerick to Killala train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Killala is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Limerick to Killala.
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