There are 4 ways to get from Mullingar (Station) to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
4h 34m€26–39Drive 142.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Mullingar (Station) to Limerickcar 142.4 km
1h 58m€25–37Train
- Take the train from Mullingar to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
5h€28–41Bus via Patrick Street
- Take the bus from Patrick Street to Athlone Stnbus 819
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
4h 58m€27–40
Mullingar (Station) to Limerick by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Limerick is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Mullingar (Station) to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Austin Friars Street and arriving at Limerick Colbert via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Mullingar (Station) to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Mullingar and arriving at Limerick via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Mullingar (Station) and Limerick is 171 km. The road distance is 142.4 km.
The best way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Mullingar (Station) to Limerick, including transfers.
Mullingar (Station) to Limerick bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Austin Friars Street station.
Mullingar (Station) to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Mullingar station.
The best way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Limerick is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Mullingar (Station), Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Mullingar (Station) to Limerick Colbert via Austin Friars Street and Athlone Stn in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mullingar to Limerick via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Limerick Junction in around 5h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Mullingar to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–30
Bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–30
Bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €5–6
- Cash
- €7–9
Bus from Patrick Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €5–7
- Cash
- €8–10
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Booking & Getting There
Mullingar (Station) to Limerick bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Mullingar (Station) to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mullingar (Station) to Limerick is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Mullingar (Station) to Limerick.
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