There are 5 ways to get from Tipperary to Ballymahon by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ballymahonbus 73
4h 46m€31–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurles Station to TUS West Gatebus 850
5h 53m€18–25Train
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 47m€30–55Drive 143.6 km
- Drive from Tipperary to Ballymahoncar 143.6 km
2h 17m€26–37Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
5h 33m€44–64
Tipperary to Ballymahon by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tipperary to Ballymahon is to bus which costs €17 - €25 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Tipperary to Ballymahon is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tipperary to Ballymahon. However, there are services departing from Tipperary and arriving at Ballymahon via Limerick Colbert and Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Tipperary to Ballymahon. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Athlone via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Tipperary and Ballymahon is 190 km. The road distance is 143.6 km.
The best way to get from Tipperary to Ballymahon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 46m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Tipperary to Ballymahon, including transfers.
Tipperary to Ballymahon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Tipperary to Ballymahon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Tipperary to Ballymahon is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €29 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Limerick, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Tipperary, Ireland and Ballymahon, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Tipperary to Ballymahon via Limerick Junction, Limerick Junction, Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone, and Athlone Stn in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ballymahon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Thurles Station to TUS West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Tipperary to Ballymahon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Tipperary to Ballymahon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tipperary to Ballymahon is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Tipperary to Ballymahon.
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