There are 5 ways to get from An Muileann gCearr to Limerick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mullingar to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
4h 14m€28–41Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain Ic
4h 44m€20–31Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
4h 25m€26–39Drive 143.1 km
- Drive from An Muileann gCearr to Limerickcar 143.1 km
1h 59m€26–37Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Castle Street to TUS North Gatebus 819
- Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Streetbus Ul06
4h 30m€23–35
An Muileann gCearr to Limerick by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from An Muileann gCearr to Limerick is to bus and train which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from An Muileann gCearr to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from An Muileann gCearr to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Austin Friars Street and arriving at Limerick Colbert via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from An Muileann gCearr to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Mullingar and arriving at Limerick via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between An Muileann gCearr and Limerick is 292 km. The road distance is 143.1 km.
The best way to get from An Muileann gCearr to Limerick without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from An Muileann gCearr to Limerick, including transfers.
An Muileann gCearr to Limerick bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Austin Friars Street station.
An Muileann gCearr to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Mullingar station.
The best way to get from An Muileann gCearr to Limerick is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between An Muileann gCearr, IE-WH, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a train from Mullingar to Limerick via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Limerick Junction in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Friars Street to Limerick Colbert via Athlone Stn in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Mullingar to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
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
Bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €5–6
- Cash
- €7–9
Bus from Castle Street to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €5–7
- Cash
- €8–10
Bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €5–6
- Cash
- €7–9
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
An Muileann gCearr to Limerick bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
An Muileann gCearr to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between An Muileann gCearr to Limerick is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from An Muileann gCearr to Limerick.
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