What is the cheapest way to get from Limerick to Athenry?

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Athenry is to train which costs €9 - €13 and takes 1h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Limerick to Athenry?

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Athenry is to drive which takes 1h and costs €15 - €23.

Is there a direct train between Limerick and Athenry?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Limerick and arriving at Athenry. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Limerick to Athenry?

The distance between Limerick and Athenry is 97 km. The road distance is 95 km.

How do I travel from Limerick to Athenry without a car?

The best way to get from Limerick to Athenry without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €9 - €13.

How long does it take to get from Limerick to Athenry?

The train from Limerick to Athenry takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Athenry train from?

Limerick to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.

Train or bus from Limerick to Athenry?

The best way to get from Limerick to Athenry is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €9 - €13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Limerick to Athenry train arrive?

Limerick to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.

Can I drive from Limerick to Athenry?

Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Athenry is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Limerick to Athenry.

Where can I stay near Athenry?

There are 488+ hotels available in Athenry.

Limerick to Athenry - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Athenry by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Limerick to AthenryIc
1h 33m
€9–13
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Station251
2. Take the train from Galway to AthenryIc / ...
2h 16m
€16–23
Drive 95 km
1. Drive from Limerick to Athenry95 km
1h
€16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Galway Ceannt Station51
3h 16m
€21–29

Limerick to Athenry by train

35Weekly Trains

1h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96.9 km
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Athenry 5 times a day. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Galway Ceannt Station hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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