There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Slane Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walk300
- Take the bus from Abbey Street to Chapel Street980
4h 58m€24–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey Street to Chapel Street980
5h 11m€27–40Drive 201.4 km
- Drive from Limerick to Slane Castle201.4 km
2h 47m€35–50Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Athlone Station72
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Slane190
6h 21m€25–37
Limerick to Slane Castle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Slane Castle is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Slane Castle is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Slane Castle. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Chapel Street via Abbey Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Limerick and Slane Castle is 246 km. The road distance is 201.4 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Slane Castle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Limerick to Slane Castle, including transfers.
Limerick to Slane Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Limerick to Slane Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Slane Castle is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Limerick to Slane Castle.
There are 166+ hotels available in Slane Castle.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Slane Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Slane Castle via Bachelors Walk, Abbey Street, and Chapel Street in around 4h 58m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
- 042 966 1631
- info@collinscoaches.ie
- Website
- collinscoaches.ie
Bus from Abbey Street to Chapel Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Slane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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