There are 3 ways to get from Tralee to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Tralee to Limerick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Limerick is to bus which costs €11 - €23 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Tralee to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €17 - €25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tralee Prince's Street and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Tralee to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Limerick via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Tralee and Limerick is 102 km. The road distance is 100.5 km.
The best way to get from Tralee to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs €11 - €23.
The bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Limerick Arthur's Quay takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.
Tralee to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Tralee Prince's Street station.
Tralee to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Tralee to Limerick is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs €11 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €26 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Limerick Arthur's Quay every 3 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tralee to Limerick Junction once daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 13m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tralee to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Tralee Prince's Street to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- 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 Tralee Prince's Street to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- 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
Tralee to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Tralee to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tralee to Limerick is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Tralee to Limerick.
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