There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Roscrea by bus, train, or car
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Dublin to Roscrea by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Roscrea is to bus which costs €10 - €14 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Roscrea is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €21 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George's Quay and arriving at Roscrea Aby St. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Roscrea via Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Dublin and Roscrea is 127 km. The road distance is 123.5 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Roscrea without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €10 - €14.
The bus from George's Quay to Roscrea Aby St takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Dublin to Roscrea bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Dublin to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Roscrea is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €10 - €14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €18 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Roscrea, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Roscrea Aby St every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophy hourly. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Roscrea bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Roscrea Aby St station.
Dublin to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Roscrea is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Dublin to Roscrea.
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