There are 3 ways to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to O'Connell Streetbus Ul06
4h 13m€41–59Train
cheapest- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
4h 29m€30–44Drive 205.2 km
- Drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junctioncar 205.2 km
3h 2m€36–52
Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Carrick-on-Shannon and arriving at Limerick Colbert via O'Connell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Limerick Junction via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Carrick-on-Shannon and Limerick Junction is 226 km. The road distance is 205.2 km.
The best way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction, including transfers.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, depart from Carrick-on-Shannon station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland and Limerick Junction, Ireland?
Westlink Coaches operates a bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to O'Connell Street 5 times a week. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carrick On Shannon to Limerick Junction via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
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
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at O'Connell Street station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction.
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