There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Rathcoole by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick JunctionIc / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston205 / ...
3h 24m€22–31Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Red Cow Luas300
3h 38m€18–25Drive 178.9 km
- Drive from Limerick to Rathcoole178.9 km
1h 47m€30–44Bus via Parkgate Street
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Parkgate Street735
5h 3m€19–24
Limerick to Rathcoole by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Rathcoole is to bus via Parkgate Street which costs €18 - €24 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Rathcoole is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Rathcoole via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Limerick and Rathcoole is 225 km. The road distance is 178.9 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Rathcoole without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Limerick to Rathcoole, including transfers.
Limerick to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Rathcoole is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €26 and takes 3h 38m.
Limerick to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Rathcoole is 179 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Limerick to Rathcoole.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Rathcoole, IE-D, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick to Holy Family NS via Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, and Heuston Station in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Red Cow Luas hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 25m. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Parkgate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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 Best ways to travel around Australia, Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, and 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 1004+ hotels available in Rathcoole.







