There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Limerick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain 212 / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain Ic / ...
2h 43m€19–27Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
2h 45m€15–23Drive 194.3 km
- Drive from Dublin to Limerickcar 194.3 km
2h 1m€33–48
Dublin to Limerick by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Limerick is to bus which costs €15 - €23 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Limerick is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Burgh Quay and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Limerick via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Dublin and Limerick is 207 km. The road distance is 194.3 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Limerick without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Dublin to Limerick, including transfers.
Dublin to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Dublin to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Limerick is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick via Limerick Junction in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 45m. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Dublin to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Limerick is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Dublin to Limerick.
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