There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Limerick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sallins to Limericktrain Re
3h 30m€17–25Bus via Red Cow Luas
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
4h 28m€20–31Drive 183.2 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Limerickcar 183.2 km
1h 55m€32–46Line 115 bus, train
- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Stationbus 115 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
4h 5m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
4h 54m€18–24
Maynooth to Limerick by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Limerick is to bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Maynooth and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via Heuston Station and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Sallins and arriving at Limerick via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Maynooth and Limerick is 197 km. The road distance is 183.2 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Limerick without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Maynooth to Limerick, including transfers.
Maynooth to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Maynooth to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sallins station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Limerick is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus via Red Cow Luas, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Sallins to Limerick once a week. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qy 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 Sallins to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- 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 Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- 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 Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Heuston Station to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–16
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More Questions & Answers
Maynooth to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Maynooth to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Limerick is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Maynooth to Limerick.
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