There are 3 ways to get from Limerick to NUIG by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Limerick to NUIG by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to NUIG is to train which costs €11 - €16 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to NUIG is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €17 - €26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Henry Street and arriving at Galway Ceannt. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Limerick and arriving at Galway. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Limerick and NUIG is 99 km. The road distance is 99.7 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to NUIG without a car is to bus which takes 1h 36m and costs €12 - €23.
The bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.
Limerick to NUIG bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Limerick to NUIG train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to NUIG is to bus which takes 1h 36m and costs €12 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 2h 13m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and NUIG, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Expressway (Bus Éireann) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Galway every 3 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 56m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Limerick to NUIG bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Limerick to NUIG train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to NUIG is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Limerick to NUIG.
There are 540+ hotels available in NUIG.