There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Foxford 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 Foxfordbus 430
5h 13m€31–43Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Foxfordbus 430
5h 26m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Re / ...
6h 5m€27–42Drive 177.5 km
- Drive from Limerick to Foxfordcar 177.5 km
2h 3m€31–45
Limerick to Foxford by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Foxford is to train and bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Foxford is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Foxford. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert and arriving at Foxford via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Foxford. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Foxford via Athenry, Athlone and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Limerick and Foxford is 224 km. The road distance is 177.5 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Foxford without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Limerick to Foxford, including transfers.
Limerick to Foxford bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Limerick to Foxford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Foxford is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Foxford, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Colbert to Foxford via ATU Galway in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Foxford via Athenry, Athlone, and Manulla Junction in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
Train from Athlone to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Foxford bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Limerick to Foxford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Foxford is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Limerick to Foxford.
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