There are 5 ways to get from Louisburgh to Ennis by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Westport to Athlonetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain Ic
5h 7m€58–75Drive 158.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Louisburgh to Enniscar 158.8 km
2h 7m€28–41Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Westport to Galway Ceanntbus 456
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ennis Stationbus 51
5h 19m€43–60Bus, train
- Take the bus from Westport to Galway Ceanntbus 456
- Take the train from Galway to Ennistrain Ic
5h 28m€36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Westport to UL East Gatebus Ul05
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
6h 35m
Louisburgh to Ennis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louisburgh to Ennis is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Louisburgh to Ennis is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisburgh to Ennis station. However, there are services departing from Louisburgh and arriving at Ennis Station via Westport and Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Louisburgh to Ennis. However, there are services departing from Westport and arriving at Ennis via Athlone and Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Louisburgh and Ennis is 271 km. The road distance is 158.8 km.
The best way to get from Louisburgh to Ennis without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €55 - €75.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Louisburgh to Ennis, including transfers.
Louisburgh to Ennis bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Westport station.
Louisburgh to Ennis train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Westport station.
The best way to get from Louisburgh to Ennis is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €55 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Louisburgh, Ireland and Ennis, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Louisburgh to Ennis via Westport, Athlone, and Athenry in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisburgh to Ennis Station via Westport and Galway Ceannt in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Westport to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Galway to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Westport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Westport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
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Booking & Getting There
Louisburgh to Ennis bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Louisburgh to Ennis train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisburgh to Ennis is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Louisburgh to Ennis.
There are 122+ hotels available in Ennis.



