The average train between Dublin and Limerick takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Dublin 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 and Limerick. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Limerick at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Limerick station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Dublin to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Dublin to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
The distance between Dublin and Limerick is 175.4 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick via Limerick Junction in around 2h 43m.