There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to New Ross by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus 55
3h 51m€33–45Drive 136 km
cheapest- Drive from Limerick to New Rosscar 136 km
2h 2m€23–34Train
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain Re
4h 49m€26–38Bus via SETU Cork Road
- Take the bus from Upr Mallow Street to SETU Cork Roadbus Wi05
4h 4m
Limerick to New Ross by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to New Ross is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to New Ross is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to New Ross. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert and arriving at New Ross via The Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to New Ross. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Waterford via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Limerick and New Ross is 150 km. The road distance is 136 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to New Ross without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Limerick to New Ross, including transfers.
Limerick to New Ross bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Limerick to New Ross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick to New Ross is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and New Ross, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick Junction to Waterford twice daily. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 87 413 9208
- info@piltowncoaches.com
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
Bus from Upr Mallow Street to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to New Ross bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Limerick to New Ross train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Waterford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to New Ross is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Limerick to New Ross.
There are 165+ hotels available in New Ross.



