There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Howth by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
3h 2m€21–31Bus via Airport Zone 10
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10bus 712 / ...
4h 14m€20–40Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
3h 49m€22–28Drive 209.3 km
- Drive from Limerick to Howthcar 209.3 km
2h 22m€37–53Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus
- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
4h 53m€43–111
Limerick to Howth by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Howth is to bus which costs €21 - €29 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Howth is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Howth. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Howth. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Howth via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Limerick and Howth is 223 km. The road distance is 209.3 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Howth without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Limerick to Howth, including transfers.
Limerick to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Howth is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €29 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Main Street Howth via Bachelors Walk and Abbey St Lower in around 3h 49m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–75
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €18–26
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Limerick to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Howth is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Limerick to Howth.
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