There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Dalkey by bus, train, tram, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 300
3h 31m€19–27Bus via Eden Quay
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Eden Quaybus 735
4h 18m€18–25Train, tram
- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
- Take the tram from Heuston to Abbey Streettram Red
- Take the train from Tara Street to Dalkeytrain Ic / ...
3h 38m€22–34Drive 206.8 km
- Drive from Limerick to Dalkeycar 206.8 km
2h 14m€36–51Bus, line 702 bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Dalkey Villagebus 702
4h 3m€28–39
Limerick to Dalkey by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Dalkey is to bus via Eden Quay which costs €17 - €25 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Dalkey is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Dalkey Village via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Dalkey via Limerick Junction, Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Limerick and Dalkey is 211 km. The road distance is 206.8 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Dalkey without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs €18 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Limerick to Dalkey, including transfers.
Limerick to Dalkey bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Limerick to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Dalkey bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Dalkey, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walk hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
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
Train from Tara Street to Dalkey
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- info@luas.ie
- Website
- luas.ie
Tram from Heuston to Abbey Street
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
- 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 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Dalkey Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Dalkey is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Limerick to Dalkey.
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