There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Roscommon 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 Ic / ...
4h 7m€18–28Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Roscommonbus 425 / ...
4h 9m€30–42Drive 146.3 km
- Drive from Limerick to Roscommoncar 146.3 km
1h 54m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Knockcrogherybus Ul06
4h 20m€20–29
Limerick to Roscommon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Roscommon is to train which costs €18 - €28 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Roscommon is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Henry Street and arriving at Roscommon via Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Roscommon via Athenry and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Limerick and Roscommon is 184 km. The road distance is 146.3 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Roscommon without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €18 - €28.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Limerick to Roscommon, including transfers.
Limerick to Roscommon bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Limerick to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Roscommon is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick to Roscommon via Athenry and Athlone in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henry Street to Roscommon via Galway Ceannt in around 4h 9m.
- 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 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Knockcroghery
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Roscommon bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Limerick to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Roscommon is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Limerick to Roscommon.
There are 52+ hotels available in Roscommon.