There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Castlepollard by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Mullingartrain Ic / ...
6h 35m€31–48Drive 161.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Limerick to Castlepollardcar 161.3 km
2h 19m€29–41Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stnbus 30
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Castlepollardbus
7h 2m€51–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Mullingar Stnbus 819
6h 59m€33–49Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Mullingar Stnbus 819
7h 13m€45–64
Limerick to Castlepollard by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Castlepollard is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Castlepollard is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Castlepollard. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Castlepollard via Airport Zone 12 and Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Castlepollard. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Mullingar via Limerick Junction, Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Limerick and Castlepollard is 319 km. The road distance is 161.3 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Castlepollard without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Limerick to Castlepollard, including transfers.
Limerick to Castlepollard bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Castlepollard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Castlepollard is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Castlepollard, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick to Castlepollard via Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Mullingar, and Mullingar Stn in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Castlepollard via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Airport Zone 12, and Cavan Bus Stn in around 7h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Mullingar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- 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
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Castlepollard
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Athlone Stn to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Athlone Stn to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Athlone Stn to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €5–7
- Cash
- €8–10
Bus from Athlone Stn to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €5–7
- Cash
- €8–10
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Castlepollard bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Limerick to Castlepollard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Castlepollard is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Limerick to Castlepollard.
There are 87+ hotels available in Castlepollard.



