There are 4 ways to get from Roscommon to Tipperary by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Roscommon to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
4h 19m€21–43Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
5h 38m€46–66Drive 159.1 km
- Drive from Roscommon to Tipperarycar 159.1 km
2h 25m€29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Thurles Stationbus 850
6h€22–30
Roscommon to Tipperary by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to Tipperary is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Roscommon to Tipperary is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscommon to Tipperary. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Tipperary via Athlone Stn and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Tipperary. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Limerick Junction via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Roscommon and Tipperary is 202 km. The road distance is 159.1 km.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Tipperary without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €20 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Roscommon to Tipperary, including transfers.
Roscommon to Tipperary bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Roscommon to Tipperary train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Tipperary is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €20 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Limerick, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Tipperary, Ireland?
You can take a train from Roscommon to Tipperary via Portarlington, Portlaoise, Limerick Junction, and Limerick Junction in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Roscommon to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- 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 Athlone Stn to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Roscommon to Tipperary bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Roscommon to Tipperary train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscommon to Tipperary is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Roscommon to Tipperary.
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