There are 5 ways to get from Ballygar to Limerick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain Ic
3h 24m€54–67Drive 135.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballygar to Limerickcar 135.7 km
1h 35m€24–35Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Ballygar to Galway Cathdrlbus 433
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
3h 51mBus
- Take the bus from Ballygar to Galway Ceanntbus 425 / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
3h 59m€28–39Bus #2
- Take the bus from Ballygar to Galway Ceanntbus 425 / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
4h 35m€34–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballygar to Limerick is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Ballygar to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballygar to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Ballygar and arriving at Henry Street via Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballygar to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Limerick via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Ballygar and Limerick is 159 km. The road distance is 135.7 km.
The best way to get from Ballygar to Limerick without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €50 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Ballygar to Limerick, including transfers.
Ballygar to Limerick bus services, operated by Roscommon Coaches, depart from Ballygar station.
Ballygar to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
The best way to get from Ballygar to Limerick is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €50 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Ballygar, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athenry to Limerick 4 times a day. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballygar to Henry Street via Galway Cathdrl and Galway Coach Stn in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athenry to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 087 914 4445
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
Bus from Ballygar to Galway Cathdrl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ballygar to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–22
Bus from Ballygar to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–22
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Ballygar to Limerick bus services, operated by Roscommon Coaches, arrive at Galway Cathdrl station.
Ballygar to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballygar to Limerick is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Ballygar to Limerick.
There are 146+ hotels available in Limerick.



