There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Port 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 via Burgh Quay
best- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
3h 17m€22–30Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from N Wall Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
3h 30m€15–22Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re / ...
3h 33m€20–27Drive 198.6 km
- Drive from Dublin Port to Limerickcar 198.6 km
2h 8m€35–51
Dublin Port to Limerick by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Port to Limerick is to bus which costs €15 - €22 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Port to Limerick is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from N Wall Quay and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Port to Limerick. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Limerick via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Dublin Port and Limerick is 200 km. The road distance is 198.6 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Port to Limerick without a car is to bus via Burgh Quay which takes 3h 17m and costs €22 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Dublin Port to Limerick, including transfers.
Dublin Port to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Dublin Port to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Port to Limerick is to bus via Burgh Quay which takes 3h 17m and costs €22 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Dublin Port, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qy hourly. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- 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
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from N Wall Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin Port to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Dublin Port to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Port to Limerick is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Dublin Port to Limerick.
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