There are 5 ways to get from Clonegal to Limerick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
3h 46m€61–78Drive 162.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Clonegal to Limerickcar 162.4 km
2h 12m€28–40Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kildavin to Carlowbus 481 / ...
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
5h 54m€35–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kildavin to Carlowbus 481 / ...
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
5h 54m€33–46Bus
- Take the bus from Kildavin to Carlowbus 481 / ...
- Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltownbus 487
- Take the bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbertbus 55
8h 10m€37–51
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clonegal to Limerick is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Clonegal to Limerick is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Clonegal to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Kildavin and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via Carlow Bus Stn and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Clonegal to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Limerick via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Clonegal and Limerick is 227 km. The road distance is 162.4 km.
The best way to get from Clonegal to Limerick without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €60 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Clonegal to Limerick, including transfers.
Clonegal to Limerick bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Kildavin station.
Clonegal to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Clonegal to Limerick is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €60 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Clonegal, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Clonegal to Limerick via Carlow and Kildare in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Clonegal to Limerick Arthurs Qy via Kildavin, Carlow, Carlow Bus Stn, and Red Cow Luas in around 5h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Bus from Kildavin to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Kildavin to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Kildavin to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €17–25
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Clonegal to Limerick bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow station.
Clonegal to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clonegal to Limerick is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Clonegal to Limerick.
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