There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Ballina by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus Ng01
5hTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
5h 48m€25–36Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Ic / ...
6h 19m€29–43Drive 193.3 km
- Drive from Limerick to Ballinacar 193.3 km
2h 16m€33–48Bus via Ballina Humbrt
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
5h 35m€32–44
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Ballina is to train and bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Ballina is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert and arriving at Ballina Bus Stn via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Ballina via Athenry, Athlone and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Limerick and Ballina is 224 km. The road distance is 193.3 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Ballina without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs .
It takes approximately 5h to get from Limerick to Ballina, including transfers.
Limerick to Ballina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Limerick to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Ballina is to bus which takes 5h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Colbert to Ballina Bus Stn via ATU Galway in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Ballina via Athenry, Athlone, and Manulla Junction in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 86 399 3003
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
- Phone
- +353 97 83544
- [email protected]
- Website
- barrettcoaches.com
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.barrettcoaches.com/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Ballina bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Limerick to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Ballina is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Limerick to Ballina.
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