There are 5 ways to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Limerick Junction by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
5h 28m€37–52Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 64
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
5h 31m€31–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Knock-NOC to Limerick Junction206.5 km
2h 17mDrive 206.5 km
- Drive from Knock Airport (NOC) to Limerick Junctioncar 206.5 km
2h 17m€35–51Train
- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
5h 46m€34–54
Knock Airport (NOC) to Limerick Junction by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Limerick Junction is to bus and train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Limerick Junction is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock Airport (NOC) to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Ireland W Airport and arriving at Limerick Colbert via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Knock Airport (NOC) to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Limerick Junction via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Knock Airport (NOC) and Limerick Junction is 238 km. The road distance is 206.5 km.
The best way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Limerick Junction without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Limerick Junction, including transfers.
Knock Airport (NOC) to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ireland W Airport station.
Knock Airport (NOC) to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Limerick Junction is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Knock Airport (NOC), Ireland and Limerick Junction, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ireland W Airport to Limerick Junction via ATU Galway, Limerick Colbert, and Limerick in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ireland W Airport to Limerick Junction via Claremorris, Claremorris, Portarlington, and Portlaoise in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ireland W Airport to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Knock-NOC to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Knock Airport (NOC) to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Knock Airport (NOC) to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock Airport (NOC) to Limerick Junction is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Knock Airport (NOC) to Limerick Junction.
There are 103+ hotels available in Limerick Junction.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Knock Airport (NOC) and Limerick Junction. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



