There are 5 ways to get from Cashel to Roscommon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Roscommontrain 804 / ...
3h 43m€50–67Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cashel to Portlaoise Stnbus 858b
- Take the train from Portarlington to Roscommontrain 804 / ...
4h 24m€19–27Drive 147.9 km
- Drive from Cashel to Roscommoncar 147.9 km
1h 58m€26–38Bus via Portlaoise
- Take the bus from Cashel to Kellyville Parkbus 858b
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
5h 23m€38–51Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to TUS West Gatebus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone IT to Roscommon Casey's Filling Stationbus Ai02
6h 6m
Cashel to Roscommon by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cashel to Roscommon is to bus and train which costs €18 - €28 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Cashel to Roscommon is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cashel to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Cashel and arriving at Roscommon via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Cashel to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Roscommon via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Cashel and Roscommon is 186 km. The road distance is 147.9 km.
The best way to get from Cashel to Roscommon without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €50 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Cashel to Roscommon, including transfers.
Cashel to Roscommon bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Cashel station.
Cashel to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
The best way to get from Cashel to Roscommon is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €50 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus via Portlaoise, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Cashel, IE-TA, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Cashel to Roscommon via Thurles, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cashel to Roscommon via Kellyville Park, Portlaoise JFL Ave, and Athlone Stn in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portarlington to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Cashel to Portlaoise Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Cashel to Kellyville Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Thurles to TUS West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Athlone IT to Roscommon Casey's Filling Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Pat Naughton
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Booking & Getting There
Cashel to Roscommon bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Kellyville Park station.
Cashel to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cashel to Roscommon is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Cashel to Roscommon.
There are 47+ hotels available in Roscommon.



