There are 5 ways to get from Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Castlerea to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Roscrea Aby Stbus 850
5h 19m€27–37Drive 139.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballaghaderreen to Roscreacar 139.9 km
1h 46m€25–36Train, line 834 bus
- Take the train from Castlerea to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Roscrea Cstl Stbus 834
5h 26m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Ballaghaderreen to Heuston Stationbus 22
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
5h 48m€33–45Train
- Take the train from Castlerea to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Ballybrophytrain Re / ...
5h 54m€29–43
Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Ballaghaderreen and arriving at Roscrea Aby St via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Roscrea via Portarlington and Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Ballaghaderreen and Roscrea is 166 km. The road distance is 139.9 km.
The best way to get from Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 19m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea, including transfers.
Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ballaghaderreen station.
Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
The best way to get from Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Ballaghaderreen, Ireland and Roscrea, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea Aby St via Heuston Station in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea via Castlerea Stn, Castlerea, Portarlington, and Ballybrophy in around 5h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlerea to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Castlerea to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Castlerea to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Portarlington to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Portlaoise Stn to Roscrea Cstl St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ballaghaderreen to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Heuston Station.
Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Ballaghaderreen to Roscrea.
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