The average train between Limerick and Spike Island takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Limerick to Spike Island. 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 Limerick and Spike Island. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Spike Island at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Junction and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Limerick to Spike Island? 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 Spike Island. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Spike Island station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Limerick to Spike Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Spike Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cobh station.
The distance between Limerick and Spike Island is 95.2 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Cobh via Limerick Junction and Cork in around 2h 34m.