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There are 5 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Galway by bus, train or car

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Colbert Station to Galway Bus Station

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Train

  1. Take the train from Limerick to Galway

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  1. Take the bus from Colbert Station to Galway Bus Station

Bus via Limerick Junction

  1. Take the bus from Colbert Station to Galway Bus Station

Drive

  1. Drive from Limerick Junction to Galway

Limerick Junction to Galway by train and bus

106 Weekly Services
3h 2m Average Duration
€18 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Galway is to train which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 21m.

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The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Galway is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €25 - €40.

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No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Galway Bus Station via Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

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No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Galway. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Galway via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

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The distance between Limerick Junction and Galway is 103 km. The road distance is 135.3 km.

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The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs €18 - €29.

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It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Limerick Junction to Galway, including transfers.

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Limerick Junction to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Colbert Station.

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Limerick Junction to Galway train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Limerick station.

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The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Galway is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs €18 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 21m.

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Map of how to get from Limerick Junction to Galway.
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  • Distance: 103.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Colbert Station to Galway Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €13 - €18 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Irish Rail operates a train from Limerick to Galway every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11 - €16 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

Train operators
Irish Rail
Phone
+353 1 836 6222
Website
irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Galway
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€11 - €16
Website
http://www.irishrail.ie/
Schedules at
https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
Book at
https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
Semi Flexible
€11 - €16
Flexible
€11 - €16
Bus operators
Bus Éireann
Phone
+353 1 836 6111
Website
buseireann.ie
Bus from Colbert Station to Galway Bus Station
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€13 - €18
Website
https://www.buseireann.ie/
Expressway
Phone
0818 836611
Website
expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Bus Station to Galway Bus Station
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€14 - €21
Website
https://www.expressway.ie/
Schedules at
https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
Book at
https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Standard
€14 - €21
Irish Rail
Phone
+353 1 836 6222
Website
irishrail.ie
Bus from Limerick to Galway
Ave. Duration
1h 43m
Frequency
3 times a week
Website
http://www.irishrail.ie/
Schedules at
https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
Book at
https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568

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Limerick Junction to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Galway Bus Station.

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Limerick Junction to Galway train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Galway station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Junction to Galway is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Limerick Junction to Galway.

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