There are 4 ways to get from Mayo County to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
5h 16m€34–48Train
cheapest- Take the train from Castlebar to Athlonetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain Ic
6h 33m€26–39Drive 176.2 km
- Drive from Mayo County to Limerickcar 176.2 km
1h 59m€31–45Bus via Limerick Colbert
- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
5h 57m€39–55
Mayo County to Limerick by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mayo County to Limerick is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Mayo County to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayo County to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Tawnylaheen and arriving at Henry Street via Castlebar and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Mayo County to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Limerick via Athlone and Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Mayo County and Limerick is 186 km. The road distance is 176.2 km.
The best way to get from Mayo County to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Mayo County to Limerick, including transfers.
Mayo County to Limerick bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Mayo County to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Mayo County to Limerick is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Mayo County, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Tawnylaheen to Henry Street via Castlebar and ATU Galway in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turlough to Limerick via Castlebar Stn, Castlebar, Athlone, and Athenry in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
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 Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Mayo County to Limerick bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Mayo County to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayo County to Limerick is 176 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Mayo County to Limerick.
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