The average train between Limerick and Dublin City takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Limerick to Dublin City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Limerick and Dublin City. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Dublin City at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 1m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Limerick to Dublin City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Dublin City. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Dublin City station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Limerick to Dublin City train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Dublin City train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Limerick and Dublin City is 176.4 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston via Limerick Junction in around 2h 44m.