There are 4 ways to get from Ballinasloe to Cahir 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 Ballinasloe to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Cahirtrain Re
4h 41m€21–33Bus
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to ATU Galwaybus 763
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus 55
6h 8m€41–59Drive 132.1 km
- Drive from Ballinasloe to Cahircar 132.1 km
1h 46m€23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus 55
5h€26–38
Ballinasloe to Cahir by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballinasloe to Cahir is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinasloe to Cahir is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinasloe to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Cahir via ATU Galway and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinasloe to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Cahir via Portarlington, Portlaoise and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Ballinasloe and Cahir is 216 km. The road distance is 132.1 km.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Cahir without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Ballinasloe to Cahir, including transfers.
Ballinasloe to Cahir bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Ballinasloe station.
Ballinasloe to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballinasloe station.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Cahir is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Ballinasloe, Ireland and Cahir, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballinasloe to Cahir via Portarlington, Portlaoise, and Limerick Junction in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballinasloe to Cahir via ATU Galway and Limerick Colbert in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ballinasloe to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
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
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Ballinasloe to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Ballinasloe to Cahir bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Ballinasloe to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinasloe to Cahir is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Ballinasloe to Cahir.
There are 98+ hotels available in Cahir.



