There are 5 ways to get from Ballina to Roscrea by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 323 bus, line 735 bus
best- Take the bus from Ballina to Nenaghbus 323
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
2h 1m€15–20Drive 50.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballina to Roscreacar 50.7 km
35 min€9–13Train
- Take the train from Birdhill to Roscreatrain Ic
2h 2m€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballina to Roscreataxi 50.7 km
35 min€85–110Line 323 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Ballina to Nenaghbus 323
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Roscrea Cstl Stbus 854
2h 37m€13–25
Ballina to Roscrea by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Roscrea is to drive which costs €8 - €13 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Ballina to Roscrea is to drive which takes 35 min and costs €8 - €13.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Roscrea Aby St via Nenagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballina to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Birdhill and arriving at Roscrea via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Ballina and Roscrea is 55 km. The road distance is 50.7 km.
The best way to get from Ballina to Roscrea without a car is to line 323 bus and line 735 bus which takes 2h 1m and costs €15 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Ballina to Roscrea, including transfers.
Ballina to Roscrea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballina station.
Ballina to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Birdhill station.
The best way to get from Ballina to Roscrea is to line 323 bus and line 735 bus which takes 2h 1m and costs €15 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €22 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Ballina, IE-TA, Ireland and Roscrea, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballina to Roscrea Aby St via Nenagh in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Birdhill to Roscrea 4 times a day. Tickets cost €5–8 and the journey takes 56 min.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Birdhill to Roscrea
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ballina to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–16
Bus from Ballina to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–16
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Nenagh to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0504-39310
- info@locallinktipperary.ie
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Nenagh to Roscrea Cstl St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Nenagh to Roscrea Cstl St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €1–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- €85–110
B Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 051 8500
M&M Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 673 7447
Nenagh Cabs
- Phone
- +353 67 33 186
Brisk Taxi
- Phone
- +353 899826345
- Website
- brisktaxitrip.com
Castleroy Cabs
- Phone
- +353 61 33 22 66
- Website
- castletroycabs.com
Limerick City Taxis
- Phone
- +353 89 428 2346
- Website
- limericktaxi.net
Swift Taxis
- Phone
- +353 61 414 444
- Website
- swiftaxi.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Ballina to Roscrea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Nenagh station.
Ballina to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Roscrea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Roscrea is 51 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Ballina to Roscrea.
There are 45+ hotels available in Roscrea.