The average train between Dublin Port and Limerick takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Dublin Port to Limerick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Dublin Port and Limerick. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin Port is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Limerick at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Heuston and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dublin Port to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Dublin Port station and arriving at Limerick station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Dublin Port to Limerick train services, operated by Luas, depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Dublin Port to Limerick train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Limerick Junction station.
The distance between Dublin Port and Limerick is 178.2 km. The road distance is 211 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 1h 32m.