The average train between Limerick and Shankill takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Limerick to Shankill. 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 Shankill. 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 Shankill at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Junction and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 58m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Limerick to Shankill? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Shankill. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Shankill station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Limerick to Shankill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
Limerick to Shankill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Shankill station.
The distance between Limerick and Shankill is 178.8 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Shankill via Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 3h 29m.