There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Carrick-on-Shannonbus Ng05
4h 30m€31–44Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Carrick-on-Shannonbus Ng05
5h 7m€29–41Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Broombridge to Carrick On Shannontrain Ic
5h 25m€34–48Drive 186.9 km
- Drive from Limerick to Carrick-on-Shannoncar 186.9 km
2h 27m€33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Carrick-on-Shannonbus Ng05
5h 20m€35–49
Limerick to Carrick-on-Shannon by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Carrick-on-Shannon is to train and bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Carrick-on-Shannon is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Henry Street and arriving at Carrick-on-Shannon via Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Carrick On Shannon via Broombridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Limerick and Carrick-on-Shannon is 218 km. The road distance is 186.9 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Carrick-on-Shannon without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 4h 30m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Limerick to Carrick-on-Shannon, including transfers.
Limerick to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Limerick to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Carrick-on-Shannon is to bus via Galway which takes 4h 30m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Henry Street to Carrick-on-Shannon via Galway Ceannt and Galway Cathdrl in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Carrick On Shannon via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Train Stn, Broombridge, and Broombridge in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
Train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
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
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Carrick-on-Shannon bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Limerick to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Carrick-on-Shannon is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Limerick to Carrick-on-Shannon.
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