There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Dalkey by train, bus, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
3h 1m€21–31Bus, line 702 bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Dalkey Villagebus 702
4h 3m€28–39Drive 206.8 km
- Drive from Limerick to Dalkeycar 206.8 km
2h 14m€36–52Train, 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 St.tram Red
- Take the train from Tara Street to Dalkeytrain Ic / ...
3h 38m€22–34Bus, line 7 bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from O'Connell Br to Dun Laoghaire SCbus 7 / ...
4h 12m€25–31
Limerick to Dalkey by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Dalkey is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 1m.
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 Arthurs Qy and arriving at Dalkey Village via 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 Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Limerick and Dalkey is 223 km. The road distance is 206.8 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Dalkey without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Limerick to Dalkey, including transfers.
Limerick to Dalkey bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Dalkey is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 702 bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Dalkey, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston 4 times a day. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Dalkey Village via Terminal 1 Zone 2 in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
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 St.
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- https://luas.ie
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to 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 Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Dalkey Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €18–26
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from O'Connell Br to Dun Laoghaire SC
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Dalkey bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Limerick to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston 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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