There are 4 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannon by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Broombridge to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
5h€31–44Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Carrick-on-Shannonbus Ng05
6h 15m€42–61Drive 214.7 km
- Drive from Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannoncar 214.7 km
2h 45m€38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stnbus 466 / ...
7h 32m€39–58
Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannon is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannon is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Carrick-on-Shannon via Henry Street and Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Carrick On Shannon via Broombridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Limerick Junction and Carrick-on-Shannon is 338 km. The road distance is 214.7 km.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannon without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannon, including transfers.
Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannon is to train which takes 5h and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Galway, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Carrick On Shannon via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Train Stn, Broombridge, and Broombridge in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannon via Limerick Colbert, Henry Street, Galway Ceannt, and Galway Cathdrl in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Broombridge to Carrick On Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Thurles Station to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannon is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Limerick Junction to Carrick-on-Shannon.
There are 174+ hotels available in Carrick-on-Shannon.