There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Limerick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maynooth to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
3h 45m€24–35Train via Portlaoise
cheapest- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limericktrain Re / ...
3h 54m€19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
3h 55m€30–42Drive 183.1 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Limerickcar 183.1 km
1h 56m€33–47Bus via Airport Zone 10
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712 / ...
4h 28m€20–41
Maynooth to Limerick by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Limerick is to train via Portlaoise which costs €19 - €29 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Maynooth and arriving at Limerick via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Maynooth and Limerick is 236 km. The road distance is 183.1 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Limerick without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Maynooth to Limerick, including transfers.
Maynooth to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Maynooth to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Maynooth station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Limerick is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a train from Maynooth to Limerick via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Limerick Junction in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qy hourly. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Maynooth to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €18–26
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 61 511070
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Maynooth to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Maynooth to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Limerick is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Maynooth to Limerick.
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