There are 4 ways to get from Roscommon to Limerick Junction by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Roscommon to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
3h 13m€19–29Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Roscommon to O'Connell Streetbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Limerick Junctionbus 55
4h 5m€42–62Drive 164.4 km
- Drive from Roscommon to Limerick Junctioncar 164.4 km
2h 28m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Thurles Stationbus 850
4h 56m€19–26
Roscommon to Limerick Junction by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to Limerick Junction is to bus which costs €18 - €27 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Roscommon to Limerick Junction is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscommon to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Limerick Junction via O'Connell Street and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Limerick Junction via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Roscommon and Limerick Junction is 197 km. The road distance is 164.4 km.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Limerick Junction without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €18 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Roscommon to Limerick Junction, including transfers.
Roscommon to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Limerick Junction is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €18 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus via Limerick, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Limerick Junction, Ireland?
You can take a train from Roscommon to Limerick Junction via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscommon to Limerick Junction via O'Connell Street and Limerick Colbert in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscommon to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Roscommon to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Roscommon to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at O'Connell Street station.
Roscommon to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscommon to Limerick Junction is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Roscommon to Limerick Junction.
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