There are 4 ways to get from Moate to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Moate Business Coll to Ballinahowenbus Ai09 / ...
- Take the bus from Ballinahowen to O'Connell Streetbus Ul06
3h 23m€20–28Train
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€20–29Bus via Athlone Stn
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
3h 44m€25–35
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 €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Moate to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Moate Business Coll and arriving at O'Connell Street via Ballinahowen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
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 131 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 23m and costs €20 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Moate to Limerick, including transfers.
Moate to Limerick bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Moate Business Coll 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 23m and costs €20 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Moate, IE-WH, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Moate Business Coll to O'Connell Street via Ballinahowen in around 3h 23m. 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
Bus from Moate Business Coll to Ballinahowen
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Ballinahowen to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Moate to Limerick bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Ballinahowen 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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