There are 4 ways to get from Moate to Limerick by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
3h 44m€25–35Train
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain Ic
4h 3m€19–27Drive 112.7 km
- Drive from Moate to Limerickcar 112.7 km
1h 29m€21–29Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Moate to ATU Galwaybus 763
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
4h 10m€26–37
Moate to Limerick by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Moate to Limerick is to train which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Moate to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Moate to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Moate and arriving at Limerick Colbert via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Moate to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Limerick via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Moate and Limerick is 137 km. The road distance is 112.7 km.
The best way to get from Moate to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs €25 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Moate to Limerick, including transfers.
Moate to Limerick bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Moate to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Moate to Limerick is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs €25 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Moate, IE-WH, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moate to Limerick via Athlone Stn, Athlone, and Athenry in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Moate to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Moate to Limerick bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Moate to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moate to Limerick is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Moate to Limerick.
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