There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Carnew by train, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
- Take the taxi from Carlow to Carnewtaxi
3h 58m€73–97Drive 171.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Limerick to Carnewcar 171.7 km
2h 24m€30–42Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Merrion Square to Gorey Main Stbus 740 / ...
6h 4m€36–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Limerick to Sallinstrain Re
- Take the bus from Blessington to Carnewbus 132
5h 42m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Upr Mallow Street to SETU Cork Roadbus Wi05
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Gorey Main Stbus Wi08
6h 5m
Limerick to Carnew by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Carnew is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Carnew is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Carnew. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Carnew via Merrion Square and Gorey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Limerick and Carnew is 236 km. The road distance is 171.7 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Carnew without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 58m and costs €70 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Limerick to Carnew, including transfers.
Limerick to Carnew bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Carnew bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Carnew is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Limerick to Carnew.
There are 140+ hotels available in Carnew.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Carnew, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Carnew via Bachelors Walk, Merrion Square, Gorey Main St, and Gorey in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Limerick to Sallins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €18–26
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Merrion Square to Gorey Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Gorey Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Merrion Square to Gorey Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Blessington to Carnew
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 87 413 9208
- info@piltowncoaches.com
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
Bus from Upr Mallow Street to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- €55–70
Bridge Cabs Carlow
- Phone
- +353 59 917 0777
- Website
- bridgecabscarlow.ie
Carlow Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 59 914 0000
- Website
- carlowcabs.com
Erin Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 913 5100
- Website
- erincabs.ie
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