There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Longford by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus 466 / ...
4h 23m€35–48Drive 152.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Limerick to Longfordcar 152.8 km
2h 7m€27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus 466 / ...
4h 46m€28–41Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus Ul06
- Take the bus from TUS North Gate to Ballymahon Stbus Ai01
5h 17m
Limerick to Longford by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Longford is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Longford is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Longford. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert and arriving at Longford Stn via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Limerick and Longford is 164 km. The road distance is 152.8 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Longford without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Limerick to Longford, including transfers.
Limerick to Longford bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Limerick to Longford bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Longford is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Limerick to Longford.
There are 73+ hotels available in Longford.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Longford, IE-LD, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Colbert to Longford Stn via Athlone Stn in around 4h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
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
Bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Phone
- 043-33 22222
- info@farrellyscoaches.com
- Website
- Farrelly's Coaches
Bus from TUS North Gate to Ballymahon St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Farrelly's Coaches
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