There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to County Cavan by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walk300
- Take the bus from Saint Patrick's Road to Knocknagillagh109X
5h 25m€31–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Athlone Station72
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Cavan Bus Station466
6h 15m€27–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Knocknagillagh109X
5h 30m€31–47Drive 190.7 km
- Drive from Limerick to County Cavan190.7 km
2h 36m€32–46Bus #2
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Ballinamore EastUl06
- Take the bus from Ballinamore East to Cavan Bus Station929
7h 28m
Limerick to County Cavan by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to County Cavan is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to County Cavan is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to County Cavan. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Knocknagillagh via Parnell Square West and Saint Patrick's Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Limerick and County Cavan is 299 km. The road distance is 190.7 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to County Cavan without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 5h 25m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Limerick to County Cavan, including transfers.
Limerick to County Cavan bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Limerick to County Cavan bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to County Cavan is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Limerick to County Cavan.
There are 100+ hotels available in County Cavan.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and County Cavan, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Knocknagillagh via Bachelors Walk, Parnell Square West, Drumcondra Station, and Saint Patrick's Road in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Saint Patrick's Road to Knocknagillagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Knocknagillagh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Ballinamore East
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- 047 51840
- cm@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkcm.ie
Bus from Ballinamore East to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkcm.ie/
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