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How to get fromCounty Westmeath to Limerickby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from County Westmeath to Limerick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Limericktrain train Re
    3h 26m
    €53–69
  2. Drive  134.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from County Westmeath to Limerickcar car 134.9 km
    1h 52m
    €24–35
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Loughnavalley to Athlone Stnbus bus 819
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    4h 21m
    €35–48
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Loughnavalley to Athlone Stnbus bus 819
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain train Ic
    5h 9m
    €29–40

County Westmeath to Limerick by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between County Westmeath, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Limerick 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Loughnavalley to Limerick Colbert via Athlone Stn in around 4h 21m.

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