There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Citywest by train, tram, 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, tram
best- Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the tram from Heuston to Fortunestowntram Red
2h 41m€20–28Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luasbus 300
3h 27m€18–27Drive 182.2 km
- Drive from Limerick to Citywestcar 182.2 km
1h 49m€31–45Train
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
3h 7m€21–31Bus via Airport Zone 10
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10bus 712
3h 53m€20–45
Limerick to Citywest by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Citywest is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Citywest is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Citywest. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Bianconi Ave East via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Citywest. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Fortunestown via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Limerick and Citywest is 220 km. The road distance is 182.2 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Citywest without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 41m and costs €20 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Limerick to Citywest, including transfers.
Limerick to Citywest bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Citywest train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Citywest is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs €17 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Citywest, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luas hourly. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 25m. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 1h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- info@luas.ie
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Heuston to Fortunestown
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Luas
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €17–25
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Citywest bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Limerick to Citywest train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Citywest is 182 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Limerick to Citywest.
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