There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Line 115 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Stationbus 115 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
3h 16m€31–44Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
4h 54m€18–24Bus via Red Cow Luas
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
4h 28m€20–31Drive 183.2 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Limerickcar 183.2 km
1h 55m€32–46Train
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limericktrain Re
3h 54m€19–28
Maynooth to Limerick by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Limerick is to bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Maynooth and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via Heuston Station and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Hazelhatch and arriving at Limerick via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Maynooth and Limerick is 230 km. The road distance is 183.2 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Limerick without a car is to line 115 bus and train which takes 3h 16m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Maynooth to Limerick, including transfers.
Maynooth to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Maynooth to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Hazelhatch station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Limerick is to bus via Red Cow Luas which takes 4h 28m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qy hourly. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 25m. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manor Mills SC to Limerick via Hazelhatch Station, Hazelhatch, and Portlaoise in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–16
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €17–25
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Heuston Station to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
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 Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Limerick is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Maynooth to Limerick.
There are 163+ hotels available in Limerick.