There are 6 ways to get from Limerick to Rathmines by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Dublin HeustonIc
2h 35m€21–28Bus, line 16 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Zone 10712
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 to Harrington Street16 / ...
3h 52m€19–30Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walk300
3h 7m€20–26Drive 193.6 km
- Drive from Limerick to Rathmines193.6 km
2h 1m€33–48Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Kerry Airport
- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)KIR - DUB
4h 18m€47–112Train via Tipperary
- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick JunctionIc / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
3h 12m€21–32
Limerick to Rathmines by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Rathmines is to bus which costs €19 - €26 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Rathmines is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Military Road via D'Olier Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Charlemont via Limerick Junction, Heuston and Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Limerick and Rathmines is 211 km. The road distance is 193.6 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Rathmines without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €21 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Limerick to Rathmines, including transfers.
Limerick to Rathmines bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Limerick to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Rathmines is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €21 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €26 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Rathmines, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston 4 times a day. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walk hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
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- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–75
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Limerick to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 31m
- 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 Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 15 to Harrington Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Rathmines bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Limerick to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Rathmines is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Limerick to Rathmines.
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