There are 6 ways to get from Rathcoole to Limerick by train, bus, or car
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Train via Tipperary
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
3h 9m€22–31Bus via Mount Talbot
cheapest- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
3h 19m€17–28Drive 177.9 km
- Drive from Rathcoole to Limerickcar 177.9 km
1h 45m€31–44Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
3h 37m€21–28Train via Portlaoise
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limericktrain Re
3h 48m€19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
4h 34m€18–24
Rathcoole to Limerick by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathcoole to Limerick is to bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Rathcoole to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathcoole to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Rathcoole and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathcoole to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Limerick via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Rathcoole and Limerick is 224 km. The road distance is 177.9 km.
The best way to get from Rathcoole to Limerick without a car is to train via Tipperary which takes 3h 9m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Rathcoole to Limerick, including transfers.
Rathcoole to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Rathcoole to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Rathcoole to Limerick is to train via Tipperary which takes 3h 9m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Mount Talbot, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Rathcoole, IE-D, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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 Dublin Heuston to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
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 (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
Rathcoole to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Rathcoole to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathcoole to Limerick is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Rathcoole to Limerick.
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