Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Roscrea travel guide

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You're Going to Love Roscrea

With a population of 5,403, Roscrea is a must-see destination in Tipperary, Ireland. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Roscrea to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Roscrea

Plane

Although Roscrea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 50 miles from Roscrea. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Roscrea from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Roscrea is called Roscrea, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Roscrea is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 69 miles from Roscrea. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Roscrea using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Roscrea takes 318 miles and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 400 miles.

Plane

Although Roscrea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 50 miles from Roscrea. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Roscrea from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Roscrea is called Roscrea, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Roscrea is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 69 miles from Roscrea. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Roscrea using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Roscrea takes 318 miles and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 400 miles.

Airports near Roscrea

DUBDublin
SNNShannon
ORKCork

Airlines serving Roscrea

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Roscrea

Most booked hotels in Roscrea

The Stables Townhouse B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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Townsend House Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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County Arms Birr
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£159+
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Hiring a car in Roscrea

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Roscrea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.92 and £22.56.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Roscrea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.92 and £22.56.

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