There are 3 ways to get from Limerick to Rathdowney by bus, train, or car
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Limerick to Rathdowney by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Rathdowney is to bus which costs €7 - €16 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Rathdowney is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Rathdowney. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Rathdowney via Roscrea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Rathdowney. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Ballybrophy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Limerick and Rathdowney is 110 km. The road distance is 89.6 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Rathdowney without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs €7 - €16.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Limerick to Rathdowney, including transfers.
Limerick to Rathdowney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Rathdowney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Rathdowney is to bus which takes 3h and costs €7 - €16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €18 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Rathdowney, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Rathdowney via Roscrea Aby St and Roscrea in around 3h. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Ballybrophy every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 1h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- 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 to Rathdowney
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Rathdowney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Roscrea Aby St station.
Limerick to Rathdowney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Rathdowney is 90 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Limerick to Rathdowney.
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