The average train between Limerick and Dublin takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Limerick to Dublin. 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 every 2 hours between Limerick and Dublin. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Dublin at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Dublin station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Limerick to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Limerick and Dublin is 175.4 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston via Limerick Junction in around 2h 40m.