There are 4 ways to get from Gowran to Limerick by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgsbus 717
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbertbus 55
4h 39m€21–31Train
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
5h 10m€24–35Drive 122.8 km
- Drive from Gowran to Limerickcar 122.8 km
1h 57m€22–32Line 500 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Gowran to Kilkenny Dunnes Storesbus 500
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgsbus 717
- Take the bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbertbus 55
5h 15m€23–33
Gowran to Limerick by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gowran to Limerick is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Gowran to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Gowran to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Gowran and arriving at Limerick Colbert via Kilkenny Stn and Clonmel Showgs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Gowran to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Limerick via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Gowran and Limerick is 144 km. The road distance is 122.8 km.
The best way to get from Gowran to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Gowran to Limerick, including transfers.
Gowran to Limerick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Gowran to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Gowran to Limerick is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Gowran, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Gowran to Limerick Colbert via Kilkenny Stn and Clonmel Showgs in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gowran to Limerick via Kilkenny Stn, Kilkenny, and Kildare in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Clonmel Showgs
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Clonmel Showgs to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Gowran to Kilkenny Dunnes Stores
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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Booking & Getting There
Gowran to Limerick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Clonmel Showgs station.
Gowran to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gowran to Limerick is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Gowran to Limerick.
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