There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Rathcoole by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
3h 13m€22–31Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luasbus 300
3h 39m€18–27Drive 178.9 km
- Drive from Limerick to Rathcoolecar 178.9 km
1h 47m€31–44Train, line 69 bus
- Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Parkgate St to Rathcoolebus 69
3h 39m€21–28Bus, line 69 bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10bus 712
- Take the bus from Parkgate St to Rathcoolebus 69
4h 51m€21–45
Limerick to Rathcoole by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Rathcoole is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Rathcoole is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Rathcoole via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Dublin Heuston via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
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 13m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Limerick to Rathcoole, including transfers.
Limerick to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Rathcoole train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Rathcoole is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Rathcoole, IE-D, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luas hourly. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 25m. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- 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
- 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 Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Parkgate St to Rathcoole
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Parkgate St to Rathcoole
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Limerick to Rathcoole train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Rathcoole is 179 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Limerick to Rathcoole.
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