There are 4 ways to get from Roscommon to County Meath 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 Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
3h 16m€33–44Drive 116.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Roscommon to County Meathcar 116.3 km
1h 44m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Blackcastlebus 190
3h 50m€24–33Bus via Roscommon
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Blackcastlebus 190
3h 58m€33–45
Roscommon to County Meath by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to County Meath is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Roscommon to County Meath is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscommon to County Meath. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Blackcastle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to County Meath. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Roscommon and County Meath is 208 km. The road distance is 116.3 km.
The best way to get from Roscommon to County Meath without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Roscommon to County Meath, including transfers.
Roscommon to County Meath bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Roscommon to County Meath train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
The best way to get from Roscommon to County Meath is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and County Meath, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Roscommon to Dublin Heuston 5 times a day. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Blackcastle every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscommon to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Blackcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Athlone Stn to Blackcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Roscommon to County Meath bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Blackcastle station.
Roscommon to County Meath train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscommon to County Meath is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Roscommon to County Meath.
There are 166+ hotels available in County Meath.



