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 Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Saint Patrick's Road to Knocknagillaghbus 109X
5h 26m€31–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Athlone Stationbus 72
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 466
6h 15m€27–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Knocknagillaghbus 109X
5h 27m€31–47Drive 190.7 km
- Drive from Limerick to County Cavancar 190.7 km
2h 37m€33–47Bus #2
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Ballinamore Eastbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Ballinamore East to Cavan Bus Stationbus 929
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 37m 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 26m.
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 26m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 26m 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 37m 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 26m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- 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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