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There are 7 ways to get from Dundalk to Limerick by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Tipperary

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    4h
    €28–42

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain train Re / ...
    4h 28m
    €27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 100X
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 712 / ...
    4h 6m
    €31–47

  4. Drive  234.8 km

    1. Drive from Dundalk to Limerickcar car 234.8 km
    3h 18m
    €42–60

  5. Bus, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane DUB - SNN
    6h 48m
    €86–286

  6. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus bus 901 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    4h 43m
    €28–37

  7. Bus, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    6h 3m
    €55–107

Dundalk to Limerick by train and tram

Calendar168Weekly Services
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.5 km
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?

You can take a train from Dundalk to Limerick via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Limerick Junction in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Limerick Arthurs Qy via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 10 in around 4h 6m.

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