There are 7 ways to get from Roscrea to Cahir by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 850 bus, train, bus
best- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Thurles Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Thurles to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Cahirbus 55
3h 6m€13–28Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roscrea to Ballybrophytrain Ic
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Limerick Junctiontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Cahirtrain Re
3h 30m€12–19Drive 71.6 km
- Drive from Roscrea to Cahircar 71.6 km
54 min€13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roscrea to Cahirtaxi 71.6 km
54 min€110–150Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roscrea Cstl St to Ballybrophy Stationbus 854
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Limerick Junctiontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Cahirbus 55
3h 33m€12–31Bus
- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus 55
3h 38m€28–40Line 812 bus, line 394 bus
- Take the bus from Roscrea Cstl St to Thurlesbus 812
- Take the bus from Thurles to New Innbus 394
3h 41m€18–25
Roscrea to Cahir by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roscrea to Cahir is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Roscrea to Cahir is to drive which takes 54 min and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscrea to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Roscrea Aby St and arriving at Cahir via Patrick Street and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscrea to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Roscrea and arriving at Cahir via Ballybrophy and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Roscrea and Cahir is 95 km. The road distance is 71.6 km.
The best way to get from Roscrea to Cahir without a car is to line 850 bus and train and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs €13 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Roscrea to Cahir, including transfers.
Roscrea to Cahir bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Roscrea Aby St station.
Roscrea to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscrea station.
The best way to get from Roscrea to Cahir is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €11 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Roscrea, Ireland and Cahir, Ireland?
You can take a train from Roscrea to Cahir via Ballybrophy and Limerick Junction in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscrea Aby St to Cahir via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Patrick Street, and Limerick Colbert in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Thurles to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Roscrea to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Ballybrophy to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Limerick Junction to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Ballybrophy to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Roscrea Cstl St to Ballybrophy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- €110–150
Henseys Hackney Service Birr
- Phone
- +353 87 666 1420
- Website
- henseyhackneybirr.business.site
M&M Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 673 7447
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Booking & Getting There
Roscrea to Cahir bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Roscrea to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscrea to Cahir is 72 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Roscrea to Cahir.
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