There are 3 ways to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
4h 52m€30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Park Lane to ATU Galwaybus Ng05
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
6h 3m€39–56Drive 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 train and tram
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 52m.
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 Park Lane and arriving at Limerick Colbert via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
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 52m.
The distance between Carrick-on-Shannon and Limerick Junction is 333 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 train which takes 4h 52m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 Park Lane 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 train which takes 4h 52m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland and Limerick Junction, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carrick On Shannon to Limerick Junction via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Lane to Limerick Junction via ATU Galway, Limerick Colbert, and Limerick in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Park Lane to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Westlink Coaches, arrive at ATU Galway 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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