There are 5 ways to get from University College Dublin to Limerick by bus, train, tram, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
3h 38m€21–29Train, tram
- Take the train from Sydney Parade to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the tram from Abbey St. to Heustontram Red
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain Ic / ...
3h 38m€22–33Drive 197.9 km
- Drive from University College Dublin to Limerickcar 197.9 km
2h 6m€35–50Line 700 bus, bus
- Take the bus from UCD Stillorgan Rd to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 700
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712 / ...
3h 49m€25–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from UCD Stillorgan Rd to Heuston Stationbus X25 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
4h€21–28
University College Dublin to Limerick by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from University College Dublin to Limerick is to bus which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from University College Dublin to Limerick is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from University College Dublin to Limerick. However, there are services departing from UCD Stillorgan Rd and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from University College Dublin to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Sydney Parade and arriving at Limerick via Abbey St., Dublin Heuston and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between University College Dublin and Limerick is 206 km. The road distance is 197.9 km.
The best way to get from University College Dublin to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs €20 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from University College Dublin to Limerick, including transfers.
University College Dublin to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
University College Dublin to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sydney Parade station.
University College Dublin to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
What companies run services between University College Dublin, IE-D, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
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 Sydney Parade to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €1–3
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
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 (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
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Booking & Getting There
University College Dublin to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between University College Dublin to Limerick is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from University College Dublin to Limerick.
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