The average train between Ballinlough and Roscommon takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballinlough to Roscommon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Ballinlough and Roscommon. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballinlough is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Roscommon at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ballinlough to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Ballinlough station and arriving at Roscommon station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Ballinlough to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Ballinlough to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Ballinlough and Roscommon is 194.6 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Roscommon via Portlaoise, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 4h 47m.