There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Moate by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
3h 26m€26–34Bus via Roscrea
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
- Take the bus from Roscrea Castle Street to Moate Business Collegebus 907 / ...
3h 55m€14–19Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 19m€19–27Drive 111.9 km
- Drive from Limerick to Moatecar 111.9 km
1h 28m€20–29
Limerick to Moate by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Moate is to bus via Roscrea which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Moate is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Moate. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert and arriving at Moate via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Moate. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Athlone via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Limerick and Moate is 139 km. The road distance is 111.9 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Moate without a car is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs €25 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Limerick to Moate, including transfers.
Limerick to Moate bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Limerick to Moate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Moate is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs €25 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Moate, IE-WH, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Moate via Athenry, Athlone, and Athlone Stn in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Roscrea Castle Street to Moate Business College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Moate bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Limerick to Moate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Moate is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Limerick to Moate.
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