There are 4 ways to get from Tipperary to Roscommon by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 59m€21–42Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Athlone Stnbus 850
5h 56m€21–31Drive 157.8 km
- Drive from Tipperary to Roscommoncar 157.8 km
2h 26m€28–40Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Roscommonbus 425 / ...
5h 59m€41–60
Tipperary to Roscommon by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tipperary to Roscommon is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Tipperary to Roscommon is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tipperary to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Tipperary and arriving at Athlone Stn via Thurles Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Tipperary to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Roscommon via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Tipperary and Roscommon is 202 km. The road distance is 157.8 km.
The best way to get from Tipperary to Roscommon without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €20 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Tipperary to Roscommon, including transfers.
Tipperary to Roscommon bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles Station.
Tipperary to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Tipperary to Roscommon is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €20 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Tipperary, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Tipperary to Roscommon via Limerick Junction, Limerick Junction, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Thurles Station to Athlone Stn 4 times a week. Tickets cost €11–15 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Bus from Thurles Station to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Tipperary to Roscommon bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Tipperary to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tipperary to Roscommon is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Tipperary to Roscommon.
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