There are 5 ways to get from Westport to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Westport to UL East Gatebus Ul05
3h 15mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Westport to Galway Ceanntbus 456
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
4h 36m€29–40Drive 171.5 km
- Drive from Westport to Limerickcar 171.5 km
2h 9m€31–44Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Westport to Galway Ceanntbus 456
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
4h 9m€30–42Train
- Take the train from Westport to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Limericktrain Re
5h 10m€29–42
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Westport to Limerick is to bus and train which costs €28 - €40 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Westport to Limerick is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westport and arriving at UL East Gate. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Westport to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Westport and arriving at Limerick via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Westport and Limerick is 192 km. The road distance is 171.5 km.
The best way to get from Westport to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs .
The bus from Westport to UL East Gate takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs once a week.
Westport to Limerick bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from Westport station.
Westport to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Westport station.
The best way to get from Westport to Limerick is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Westport, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
Michael Moran operates a bus from Westport to UL East Gate once a week, and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Westport to Limerick via Portarlington in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Westport to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–24
Train from Portarlington to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Westport to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Michael Moran
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Booking & Getting There
Westport to Limerick bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at UL East Gate station.
Westport to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westport to Limerick is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Westport to Limerick.
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