There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Rathcoole 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 to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2h 48m€21–28Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luasbus 300
3h 39m€18–27Drive 178.9 km
- Drive from Limerick to Rathcoolecar 178.9 km
1h 47m€32–46Bus via Airport Zone 10
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10bus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Hawkins Street to Rathcoolebus 69
4h 57m€19–44
Limerick to Rathcoole by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Rathcoole is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Rathcoole is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Rathcoole via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Limerick and Rathcoole is 225 km. The road distance is 178.9 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Rathcoole without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €21 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Limerick to Rathcoole, including transfers.
Limerick to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Rathcoole train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Rathcoole is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €21 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Rathcoole, IE-D, 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, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luas hourly. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 25m. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route 4 times a day.
- 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 Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €17–25
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling by boat in Italy, Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, and The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Limerick to Rathcoole train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Rathcoole is 179 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Limerick to Rathcoole.
There are 1081+ hotels available in Rathcoole.