There are 4 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe by train, bus, or car
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Train via Portarlington
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Ballinasloetrain Ic / ...
2h 52m€18–26Train
cheapest- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
3h 54m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Athlone Stnbus 850
4h 46m€18–26Drive 130.6 km
- Drive from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloecar 130.6 km
1h 38m€23–33
Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe is to train which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 54m.
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 station to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Thurles Station and arriving at Athlone Stn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Ballinasloe via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
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 via Portarlington which takes 2h 52m and costs €17 - €26.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe, including transfers.
Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles 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 via Portarlington which takes 2h 52m and costs €17 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €26 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Ballinasloe, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe via Portarlington in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Thurles Station to Athlone Stn 4 times a week. Tickets cost €11–15 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Portarlington to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- 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
- €11–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Limerick Junction to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington 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.
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