There are 4 ways to get from Longford to Limerick by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 426 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Ballymahon St to Roscommonbus 426
- Take the bus from Roscommon to O'Connell Streetbus Ul06
3h 52m€25–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain Ic
4h 44m€29–40Drive 153.5 km
- Drive from Longford to Limerickcar 153.5 km
2h 7m€26–38Train
- Take the train from Longford to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
4h 53m€31–46
Longford to Limerick by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Longford to Limerick is to line 426 bus and bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Longford to Limerick is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Longford to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Ballymahon St and arriving at O'Connell Street via Roscommon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Longford to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Longford and arriving at Limerick via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Longford and Limerick is 179 km. The road distance is 153.5 km.
The best way to get from Longford to Limerick without a car is to line 426 bus and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs €25 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Longford to Limerick, including transfers.
Longford to Limerick bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon, depart from Ballymahon St station.
Longford to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Longford station.
The best way to get from Longford to Limerick is to line 426 bus and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs €25 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Longford, IE-LD, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballymahon St to O'Connell Street via Roscommon and Roscommon in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Longford to Limerick via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Limerick Junction in around 4h 53m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Longford to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 (0)44 934 0801
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklwr.ie
Bus from Ballymahon St to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://locallinklwr.ie/
- Leap
- €3–4
- Cash
- €4–6
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Roscommon to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–19
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London City Airport into central London, Getting around the Cyclades, and Need to know: Greyhound - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Longford to Limerick bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon, arrive at Roscommon station.
Longford to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Longford to Limerick is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Longford to Limerick.
There are 156+ hotels available in Limerick.