There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Tullamore by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 843 bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Birrbus 323X
- Take the bus from Birr to Spollanstownbus 843 / ...
3h 4m€24–32Train
cheapest- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
3h 26m€16–25Train via Athenry
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
3h 24m€18–26Drive 112.8 km
- Drive from Limerick to Tullamorecar 112.8 km
1h 28m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Cloghanbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Cloghan to Tullamorebus 840
4h 6m€19–27
Limerick to Tullamore by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Tullamore is to train which costs €16 - €25 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Tullamore is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Spollanstown via Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Tullamore via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Limerick and Tullamore is 114 km. The road distance is 112.8 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Tullamore without a car is to bus and line 843 bus which takes 3h 4m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Limerick to Tullamore, including transfers.
Limerick to Tullamore bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Tullamore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Tullamore is to bus and line 843 bus which takes 3h 4m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train via Athenry, which costs €18 - €26 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Tullamore, IE-OY, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Spollanstown via Birr in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Tullamore via Athenry in around 3h 24m.
- 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 Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Limerick to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Limerick Junction to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Tullamore bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Birr station.
Limerick to Tullamore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Tullamore is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Limerick to Tullamore.
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