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There are 7 ways to get from Limerick to Dundalk by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    3h 43m
    €32–46

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walkbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to Marshes Shop Cntrbus bus 900 / ...
    4h 36m
    €28–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10bus bus 712 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus 100X
    4h 15m
    €31–48

  4. Drive  233.8 km

    1. Drive from Limerick to Dundalkcar car 233.8 km
    3h 18m
    €42–60

  5. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KIR - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus
    5h 36m
    €55–108

  6. Train via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    4h 8m
    €33–49

  7. Fly from Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SNN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus
    7h 12m
    €86–284

Limerick to Dundalk by train and tram

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?

You can take a train from Limerick to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Stapleton Place via Airport Zone 10 and Airport Zone 13 in around 4h 15m.

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