There are 5 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Knockbus 64
5h 31m€38–56Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Knockbus 64
5h 49m€29–43Train
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain Re / ...
5h 44m€34–55Drive 189.9 km
- Drive from Limerick Junction to Knock Shrinecar 189.9 km
2h 3m€34–48Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Knockbus 964
5h 56m€40–53
Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine is to train and bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Knock via Henry Street and Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Claremorris via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Limerick Junction and Knock Shrine is 209 km. The road distance is 189.9 km.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine, including transfers.
Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Knock Shrine, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine via Limerick Colbert, Henry Street, Galway Ceannt, and Knock in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine via Portarlington, Athlone, Claremorris, Claremorris, and Knock in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Limerick Junction to Knock Shrine.
There are 78+ hotels available in Knock Shrine.



