There are 4 ways to get from Loughrea to Rathdowney by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Ballybrophytrain Re
5h 59m€26–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Loughrea to Athlone Stnbus 548
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Roscrea Aby Stbus 850
6h 14m€11–21Drive 87.3 km
- Drive from Loughrea to Rathdowneycar 87.3 km
1h 25m€15–22Bus via Kinnegad
- Take the bus from Loughrea to Kinnegadbus 763
- Take the bus from Kinnegad to Tullamorebus 845 / ...
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Rathdowneybus 831
7h€29–51
Loughrea to Rathdowney by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Loughrea to Rathdowney is to bus which costs €11 - €21 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Loughrea to Rathdowney is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Loughrea to Rathdowney. However, there are services departing from Loughrea and arriving at Rathdowney via Athlone Stn and Roscrea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Loughrea to Rathdowney. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Ballybrophy via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Loughrea and Rathdowney is 234 km. The road distance is 87.3 km.
The best way to get from Loughrea to Rathdowney without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €26 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Loughrea to Rathdowney, including transfers.
Loughrea to Rathdowney bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Galway, depart from Loughrea station.
Loughrea to Rathdowney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Loughrea to Rathdowney is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €26 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €21 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Loughrea, Ireland and Rathdowney, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Loughrea to Rathdowney via Galway Coach Stn, Galway, Portarlington, Ballybrophy, and Ballybrophy in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Loughrea to Rathdowney via Athlone Stn, Roscrea Aby St, and Roscrea in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portarlington to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- 091 842384
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkgalway.ie
Bus from Loughrea to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://www.locallinkgalway.ie/
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Rathdowney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Loughrea to Kinnegad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Kinnegad to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- slievebloomcoaches.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Rathdowney
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- http://www.slievebloomcoaches.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Loughrea to Rathdowney bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Galway, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Loughrea to Rathdowney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loughrea to Rathdowney is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Loughrea to Rathdowney.
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