There are 3 ways to get from Limerick to Tralee by bus, train, or car
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Limerick to Tralee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Tralee is to bus which costs €11 - €23 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Tralee is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €17 - €25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Tralee Prince's Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Tralee via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Limerick and Tralee is 102 km. The road distance is 100.7 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Tralee without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs €11 - €23.
The bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Tralee Prince's Street takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.
Limerick to Tralee bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Limerick to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Tralee is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs €11 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €26 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Tralee, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Tralee Prince's Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick Junction to Tralee twice a week. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick Junction to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Tralee Prince's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Tralee Prince's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Tralee Prince's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Tralee bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Tralee Prince's Street station.
Limerick to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tralee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Tralee is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Limerick to Tralee.
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