There are 5 ways to get from Dalkey to Limerick by train, tram, 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, tram
best- Take the train from Dalkey to Tara Streettrain 700 / ...
- Take the tram from Abbey St. to Heustontram Red
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain Ic / ...
3h 33m€23–34Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
3h 39m€21–30Drive 206.1 km
- Drive from Dalkey to Limerickcar 206.1 km
2h 12m€37–53Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re / ...
4h€24–32Line 702 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Hyde Road to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 702
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712 / ...
4h 5m€25–39
Dalkey to Limerick by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dalkey to Limerick is to bus which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Dalkey to Limerick is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalkey to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Burgh Quay and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Dalkey to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Dalkey and arriving at Limerick via Abbey St., Dublin Heuston and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Dalkey and Limerick is 223 km. The road distance is 206.1 km.
The best way to get from Dalkey to Limerick without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 33m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Dalkey to Limerick, including transfers.
Dalkey to Limerick bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Hyde Road station.
Dalkey to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dalkey station.
The best way to get from Dalkey to Limerick is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Dalkey, 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, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dalkey to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Abbey St. to Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- 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 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Hyde Road to Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- 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
- [email protected]
- 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
- [email protected]
- 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
Dalkey to Limerick bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Dalkey to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dalkey to Limerick is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Dalkey to Limerick.
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