There are 6 ways to get from Rathcoole to Limerick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
3h 9m€22–31Line 69 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rathcoole to Mount Talbotbus 69
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
3h 23m€17–28Drive 177.9 km
- Drive from Rathcoole to Limerickcar 177.9 km
1h 45m€31–44Train via Portlaoise
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
3h 42m€20–31Line 69 bus, train
- Take the bus from Rathcoole to Parkgate Stbus 69
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
4h 13m€21–28Bus
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 782
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712
4h 14m€20–42
Rathcoole to Limerick by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathcoole to Limerick is to line 69 bus and bus which costs €16 - €28 and takes 3h 23m.
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 23m.
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 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 Bus, depart from Rathcoole 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 which takes 3h 9m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can line 69 bus and bus, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 3h 23m.
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, you can take a bus from Rathcoole to Limerick Arthurs Qy via Mount Talbot and Red Cow Luas in around 3h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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 Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Rathcoole to Mount Talbot
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Rathcoole to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Rathcoole to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Mount Talbot 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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