There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Limerick by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sallins to Limericktrain Re
3h 30m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
4h 19m€29–44Drive 183.1 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Limerickcar 183.1 km
1h 56m€33–48Bus 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 24m€20–41Train via Tipperary
- Take the train from Maynooth to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
4h 31m€24–35
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 €17 - €25 and takes 3h 30m.
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 Parkgate St and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
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 183.1 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, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 19m.
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
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sallins to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Maynooth to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
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
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €17–25
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- 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
- 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
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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 Limerick 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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