There are 4 ways to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballinasloe to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Limerick Junctiontrain Re / ...
3h 19m€17–25Bus via Oranmore
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Oranmore Northbus 763
- Take the bus from Oranmore North to Limerick Colbertbus 51
5h 5m€31–44Drive 119.5 km
- Drive from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction Stationcar 119.5 km
1h 56m€21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Thurles Stationbus 850
5h 32m€17–23
Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction Station by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction Station is to bus which costs €17 - €23 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction Station is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction Station. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Limerick Colbert via Oranmore North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction Station. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Limerick Junction via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Ballinasloe and Limerick Junction Station is 190 km. The road distance is 119.5 km.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €17 - €26.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction Station, including transfers.
Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction Station bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Ballinasloe station.
Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballinasloe station.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction Station is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €17 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus via Oranmore, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Ballinasloe, Ireland and Limerick Junction Station, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction via Portarlington in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction via Oranmore North, Limerick Colbert, and Limerick in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ballinasloe to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portarlington to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Ballinasloe to Oranmore North
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Oranmore North to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction Station bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Oranmore North station.
Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction Station is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Ballinasloe to Limerick Junction Station.
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