There are 4 ways to get from Mayo County to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
5h 21m€34–48Train
cheapest- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Limericktrain Re
6h 16m€28–42Drive 176.2 km
- Drive from Mayo County to Limerickcar 176.2 km
1h 59m€31–44Bus via Limerick Colbert
- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
6h 2m€39–55
Mayo County to Limerick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mayo County to Limerick is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Mayo County to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayo County to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Tawnylaheen and arriving at Henry Street via Castlebar and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Mayo County to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Limerick via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Mayo County and Limerick is 186 km. The road distance is 176.2 km.
The best way to get from Mayo County to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Mayo County to Limerick, including transfers.
Mayo County to Limerick bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Mayo County to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Mayo County to Limerick is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Mayo County, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Tawnylaheen to Henry Street via Castlebar and ATU Galway in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turlough to Limerick via Castlebar Stn, Castlebar, and Portarlington in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portarlington to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Mayo County to Limerick bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Mayo County to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayo County to Limerick is 176 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Mayo County to Limerick.
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