There are 4 ways to get from Cahir to Ballinasloe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cahir to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Ballinasloetrain Ic / ...
4h 28m€21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Cahir to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Ballinasloebus 763
5h 35m€37–52Drive 132.4 km
- Drive from Cahir to Ballinasloecar 132.4 km
1h 46m€23–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cahir to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
4h 34m€27–38
Cahir to Ballinasloe by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cahir to Ballinasloe is to train which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cahir to Ballinasloe is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cahir to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Cahir and arriving at Ballinasloe via Henry Street and Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Cahir to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Cahir and arriving at Ballinasloe via Limerick Junction and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Cahir and Ballinasloe is 216 km. The road distance is 132.4 km.
The best way to get from Cahir to Ballinasloe without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Cahir to Ballinasloe, including transfers.
Cahir to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cahir station.
Cahir to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cahir station.
The best way to get from Cahir to Ballinasloe is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Cahir, Ireland and Ballinasloe, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cahir to Ballinasloe via Limerick Junction and Portarlington in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cahir to Ballinasloe via Limerick Colbert, Henry Street, Galway Ceannt, and Galway Coach Stn in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cahir to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Limerick Junction to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Portarlington to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cahir to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cahir to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Cahir to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Cahir to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cahir to Ballinasloe is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Cahir to Ballinasloe.
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