Strategically located in the centre of Ireland, Tullamore is well connected to Ireland’s major population centres, through an impressive road infrastructure and its position on the main East/West rail network. It is also well served by public and private bus routes.
Tullamore boasts a modern primary road network that connects it – east and west, north and south – to all the major cities and towns in Ireland. Dublin, Cork and Galway are all under 90 minutes drive away, with excellent roads such as the new N6 motorway (Dublin to Galway), which passes three miles from Tullamore at Kilbeggan. The N80 links Tullamore to Athlone and Portlaoise, connecting to the N7 (Dublin to Limerick) and N8 (Dublin to Cork). The N52 linking Dundalk to Nenagh passes through Tullamore.
Travel the M4 leaving it at Junction 11. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto the N6 which is signposted for Galway. At the next roundabout, take the second exit onto the N52, which leads straight into Tullamore.
Or alternatively:
Travel the M7 onto the N7, as far as Monasterevin. Continue through Monasterevin and just past Monastrevin, take a right turn following the sign for Portarlington/Tullamore. Continue to Portarlington and follow signs for Tullamore passing through Cloneygowan and Geashill.
Travel the M7 onto the N7, as far as Monasterevin. Continue through Monasterevin and just past Monastrevin, take a right turn following the sign for Portarlington/Tullamore. Continue to Portarlington and follow signs for Tullamore passing through Cloneygowan and Geashill.
Travel the N6 through Ballinasloe and Athlone, continue through Moate and into Clara. Turn right onto the N80 (directed for Tullamore) which brings you into Tullamore.
Tullamore is positioned on the Bus Èireann Intercity Expressway Route. It is also well serviced by private bus routes. Tullamore is served by a regular daily train service. Tullamore Railway Station is on the main East/West rail network as well as offering multiple connections to the main railway routes. There are approximately 10 trains per day to and from Dublin and Galway.
| Location | Miles | Kms |
|---|---|---|
| Athlone | 27 | 43 |
| Cork | 130 | 208 |
| Dublin | 66 | 105 |
| Galway | 76 | 123 |
| Limerick | 80 | 128 |
| Mullingar | 22 | 35 |