There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Clonegal by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Muine Bheagtrain Ic / ...
3h 52m€60–84Drive 162.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Limerick to Clonegalcar 162.8 km
2h 13m€28–41Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luasbus 300
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736
- Take the bus from Carlow to Kildavinbus 481 / ...
5h 48m€35–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Carlow to Kildavinbus 481 / ...
4h 53m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Piltownbus 55
- Take the bus from Piltown to Carlow Fairgreenbus 487
- Take the bus from Carlow to Kildavinbus 481 / ...
7h 17m€36–50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Clonegal is to drive which costs €27 - €45 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Clonegal is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €27 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Clonegal. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Kildavin via Red Cow Luas and Carlow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Clonegal. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Muine Bheag via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Limerick and Clonegal is 243 km. The road distance is 162.8 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Clonegal without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €60 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Limerick to Clonegal, including transfers.
Limerick to Clonegal bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Clonegal train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Clonegal is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €60 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Clonegal, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick to Clonegal via Kildare and Muine Bheag in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Clonegal via Red Cow Luas, Carlow Bus Stn, Carlow, and Kildavin in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Muine Bheag
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Limerick to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €17–25
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Carlow to Kildavin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Carlow to Kildavin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Piltown to Carlow Fairgreen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Carlow to Kildavin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Piltown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Clonegal bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Limerick to Clonegal train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Clonegal is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Limerick to Clonegal.
There are 108+ hotels available in Clonegal.







