What is the cheapest way to get from Limerick to Spike Island?

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Spike Island is to train which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Limerick to Spike Island?

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Spike Island is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Spike Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick station to Spike Island. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert Station and arriving at Maritime College via Cork Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Limerick and Spike Island?

No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Spike Island. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Cobh via Limerick Junction and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Limerick to Spike Island?

The distance between Limerick and Spike Island is 147 km.

How do I travel from Limerick to Spike Island without a car?

The best way to get from Limerick to Spike Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €16 - €24.

How long does it take to get from Limerick to Spike Island?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Limerick to Spike Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Spike Island bus from?

Limerick to Spike Island bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert Station.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Spike Island train from?

Limerick to Spike Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.

Train or bus from Limerick to Spike Island?

The best way to get from Limerick to Spike Island is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €16 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 225 bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Limerick to Spike Island bus arrive?

Limerick to Spike Island bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Station.

Where does the Limerick to Spike Island train arrive?

Limerick to Spike Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.

Where can I stay near Spike Island?

There are 309+ hotels available in Spike Island.

Limerick to Spike Island - 2 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 225 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Limerick to Spike Island by train or bus

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Train
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1. Take the train from Limerick to Limerick JunctionIc / ...
2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Cork208 / ...
3. Take the train from Cork to CobhRe / ...
3h 13m
€16–24
Bus, line 225 bus
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Cork Bus Station51
2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Maritime College225
3h 41m
€22–32

Limerick to Spike Island by train

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Distance: 147 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Spike Island, Ireland?

You can take a train from Limerick to Cobh via Limerick Junction and Cork in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Maritime College via Cork Bus Station in around 3h 41m.

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