There are 5 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Ballinasloetrain Ic / ...
3h 37m€19–28Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Athlone Stnbus 850
5h 36m€17–23Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Ballinasloebus 763
5h 4m€35–50Drive 130.6 km
- Drive from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloecar 130.6 km
1h 38m€23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Oranmore Northbus 51
- Take the bus from Oranmore North to Ballinasloebus 763
5h 13m€31–45
Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe is to bus which costs €17 - €23 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Ballinasloe via Henry Street and Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Ballinasloe via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Limerick Junction and Ballinasloe is 190 km. The road distance is 130.6 km.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €18 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe, including transfers.
Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €18 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Ballinasloe, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe via Limerick Colbert, Henry Street, Galway Ceannt, and Galway Coach Stn in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portarlington to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Oranmore North to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Oranmore North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Thurles Station to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe.
There are 58+ hotels available in Ballinasloe.