There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Kilcullen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Newbridgetrain Re
3h 2m€14–21Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luasbus 300
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilcullenbus Gd02
4h 5m€18–29Drive 154.9 km
- Drive from Limerick to Kilcullencar 154.9 km
1h 34m€27–39Bus via Portlaoise
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Moorefield Crescentbus 726
4h 34m€14–20
Limerick to Kilcullen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Kilcullen is to bus via Portlaoise which costs €13 - €21 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Kilcullen is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Kilcullen. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Kilcullen via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Kilcullen. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Newbridge via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Limerick and Kilcullen is 176 km. The road distance is 154.9 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Kilcullen without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €14 - €21.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Limerick to Kilcullen, including transfers.
Limerick to Kilcullen bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Kilcullen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Kilcullen is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €14 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €30 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Kilcullen, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Newbridge twice daily. Tickets cost €14–21 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilcullen via Red Cow Luas in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–21
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €17–25
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Moorefield Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilcullen
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Kilcullen bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Limerick to Kilcullen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Newbridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Kilcullen is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Limerick to Kilcullen.
There are 145+ hotels available in Kilcullen.







