There are 5 ways to get from Roscommon to Cahir by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Roscommon to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Limerick Junctiontrain Re / ...
4h 51m€21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus 55
6h 1m€47–66Drive 166.3 km
- Drive from Roscommon to Cahircar 166.3 km
2h 7m€30–43Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Galway Cathdrlbus 433
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus 55
6h 49mBus via Galway #2
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Galway Ceanntbus 425 / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus 55
7h 11m€49–67
Roscommon to Cahir by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to Cahir is to train which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Roscommon to Cahir is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscommon to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Cahir via Athlone Stn and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Cahir via Portarlington and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Roscommon and Cahir is 223 km. The road distance is 166.3 km.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Cahir without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Roscommon to Cahir, including transfers.
Roscommon to Cahir bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Roscommon to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Cahir is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Cahir, Ireland?
You can take a train from Roscommon to Cahir via Portarlington and Limerick Junction in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscommon to Cahir via Athlone Stn and Limerick Colbert in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscommon to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portarlington to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
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 Roscommon to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 087 914 4445
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
Bus from Roscommon to Galway Cathdrl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Roscommon Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Roscommon to Cahir bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Roscommon to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscommon to Cahir is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Roscommon to Cahir.
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