There are 5 ways to get from Swinford to Cahir by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Swinford to Heuston Stationbus 22
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Cahirbus 245X
6h 27m€52–74Train
cheapest- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
7h 22m€39–59Drive 232.6 km
- Drive from Swinford to Cahircar 232.6 km
2h 44m€40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Claremorris to UL East Gatebus Ul05
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus 55
6h 32mBus, train
- Take the bus from Knock to Galway Ceanntbus 64
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus 55
7h 46m€51–71
Swinford to Cahir by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swinford to Cahir is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Swinford to Cahir is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Swinford to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Swinford and arriving at Cahir via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Swinford to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Cahir via Portarlington, Portlaoise and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Swinford and Cahir is 385 km. The road distance is 232.6 km.
The best way to get from Swinford to Cahir without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 6h 27m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Swinford to Cahir, including transfers.
Swinford to Cahir bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Swinford station.
Swinford to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Swinford to Cahir is to bus via Dublin which takes 6h 27m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Swinford, Ireland and Cahir, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Swinford to Cahir via Heuston Station in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swinford to Cahir via Claremorris, Claremorris, Portarlington, Portlaoise, and Limerick Junction in around 7h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Swinford to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Knock to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €27–40
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Claremorris to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
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More Questions & Answers
Swinford to Cahir bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Heuston Station.
Swinford to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swinford to Cahir is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Swinford to Cahir.
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