There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to County Westmeath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Claratrain Ic / ...
3h 25m€52–69Drive 134.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Limerick to County Westmeathcar 134.1 km
1h 51m€24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Loughnavalleybus 819
4h 21m€35–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Loughnavalleybus 819
5h 14m€28–41
Limerick to County Westmeath by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to County Westmeath is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to County Westmeath is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to County Westmeath. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert and arriving at Loughnavalley via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to County Westmeath. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Clara via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Limerick and County Westmeath is 199 km. The road distance is 134.1 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to County Westmeath without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Limerick to County Westmeath, including transfers.
Limerick to County Westmeath bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Limerick to County Westmeath train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to County Westmeath is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and County Westmeath, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick to County Westmeath via Portarlington and Clara in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Colbert to Loughnavalley via Athlone Stn in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portarlington to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–30
Bus from Athlone Stn to Loughnavalley
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Athlone Stn to Loughnavalley
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Athlone Stn to Loughnavalley
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €4–6
- Cash
- €6–8
Bus from Athlone Stn to Loughnavalley
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €4–6
- Cash
- €6–8
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to County Westmeath bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Limerick to County Westmeath train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to County Westmeath is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Limerick to County Westmeath.
There are 71+ hotels available in County Westmeath.