There are 5 ways to get from Castlerea to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlerea to ATU Galwaybus Ng05
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
3h 32m€23–34Train
cheapest- Take the train from Castlerea to Athlonetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain Ic
4h 29m€21–30Drive 156.4 km
- Drive from Castlerea to Limerickcar 156.4 km
1h 51m€27–39Bus via Limerick Colbert
- Take the bus from Castlerea to ATU Galwaybus Ng05
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
4h 13m€28–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Castlerea to Galway Ceanntbus 429
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
5h 1m€30–41
Castlerea to Limerick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlerea to Limerick is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Castlerea to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlerea to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Henry Street via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Limerick via Athlone and Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Castlerea and Limerick is 169 km. The road distance is 156.4 km.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Castlerea to Limerick, including transfers.
Castlerea to Limerick bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Limerick is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Castlerea, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlerea to Henry Street via ATU Galway in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlerea to Limerick via Athlone and Athenry in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlerea to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
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
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Castlerea to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Castlerea to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Castlerea to Limerick bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Castlerea to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlerea to Limerick is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Castlerea to Limerick.
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