There are 5 ways to get from Slane to Limerick by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train via Tipperary
best- Take the bus from Slane to Abbey Stbus 980
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
3h 52m€27–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Slane to Abbey Stbus 980
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
4h 3m€25–36Drive 204.4 km
- Drive from Slane to Limerickcar 204.4 km
2h 50m€37–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Slane to Abbey Stbus 980
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re / ...
4h 20m€26–37Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Slane to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
6h€43–59
Slane to Limerick by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Slane to Limerick is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Slane to Limerick is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Slane to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Slane and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Slane and Limerick is 257 km. The road distance is 204.4 km.
The best way to get from Slane to Limerick without a car is to bus and train via Tipperary which takes 3h 52m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Slane to Limerick, including transfers.
Slane to Limerick bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, depart from Slane station.
Slane to Limerick bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, arrive at Abbey St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slane to Limerick is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Slane to Limerick.
There are 138+ hotels available in Limerick.
What companies run services between Slane, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Slane to Limerick Arthurs Qy via Abbey St and Burgh Quay in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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 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
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Slane to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Slane to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Slane to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- 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 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Slane to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
Bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–30
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