There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Line 115 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Stationbus 115 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
3h 17m€31–44Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limericktrain Re / ...
3h 54m€19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
3h 55m€30–42Drive 183.1 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Limerickcar 183.1 km
1h 56m€32–47Bus via Airport Zone 10
- Take the bus from Maynooth to Heuston Stationbus C3 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712 / ...
4h 31m€20–41
Maynooth to Limerick by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Limerick is to train which costs €19 - €29 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Hazelhatch and arriving at Limerick via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Maynooth and Limerick is 230 km. The road distance is 183.1 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Limerick without a car is to line 115 bus and train which takes 3h 17m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Maynooth to Limerick, including transfers.
Maynooth to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Maynooth to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Hazelhatch station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Limerick is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qy hourly. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manor Mills SC to Limerick via Hazelhatch Station, Hazelhatch, and Portlaoise in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–16
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €18–26
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Maynooth to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 61 511070
- hello@flightlink.ie
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
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 Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Limerick is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Maynooth to Limerick.
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