There are 4 ways to get from Tullow to Limerick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
4h 27m€21–30Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luasbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
4h 49m€23–37Drive 149.1 km
- Drive from Tullow to Limerickcar 149.1 km
2h 2m€26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Fairgreen to Piltownbus 487
- Take the bus from Piltown to Limerick Colbertbus 55
7h 5m€25–35
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tullow to Limerick is to train which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Tullow to Limerick is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tullow to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Tullow and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via Carlow Bus Stn and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Tullow to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Limerick via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Tullow and Limerick is 214 km. The road distance is 149.1 km.
The best way to get from Tullow to Limerick without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Tullow to Limerick, including transfers.
Tullow to Limerick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Tullow to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Tullow to Limerick is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Tullow, IE-CW, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Tullow to Limerick via Carlow, Carlow, and Kildare in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tullow to Limerick Arthurs Qy via Carlow, Carlow Bus Stn, and Red Cow Luas in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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More Questions & Answers
Tullow to Limerick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Tullow to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tullow to Limerick is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Tullow to Limerick.
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