There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Loughrea by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Limerick to Loughrea by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Loughrea is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Loughrea is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Loughrea. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert and arriving at Loughrea via Oranmore North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Loughrea. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Craughwell via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Limerick and Loughrea is 100 km. The road distance is 87.4 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Loughrea without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €29 - €40.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Limerick to Loughrea, including transfers.
Limerick to Loughrea bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Limerick to Loughrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Loughrea is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €29 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Loughrea, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Craughwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Limerick Colbert to Oranmore North hourly. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Craughwell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Oranmore North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Brisk Taxi
- Phone
- +353 899826345
- Website
- brisktaxitrip.com
Castleroy Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 33 22 66
- Website
- castletroycabs.com
Limerick City Taxis
- Phone
- +353 89 428 2346
- Website
- limericktaxi.net
Swift Taxis
- Phone
- +353 61 414 444
- Website
- swiftaxi.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Loughrea bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Oranmore North station.
Limerick to Loughrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Craughwell station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Loughrea is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Limerick to Loughrea.
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