getting here
Whatever way you come to Limerick – by plane, train, bus, boat or car – it is easily accessible. Situated just over 2 hours from Dublin City (M7) and 1.5 hours from Cork (N20) and Galway (N18), Limerick’s location on Ireland’s West Coast can be effortlessly reached via all major roads.
Flights
Please note that we will happy to arrange transport and airport transfers for you as part of your package, at a preferential rate from our coaching supplier.
Shannon Airport is the closest airport to Limerick City (20km/12 miles west of the city) and provides international access from many worldwide countries.
Phone: +353 61 471444 www.shannonairport..ie
From Shannon Airport
Bus Eireann provides frequent direct coach services between Shannon Airport & Limerick City.
Phone: +353 61 313333 www.buseireann.ie
A taxi from Shannon Airport to Limerick costs approx. €45-60. Please note this is a guideline price only. Exact fares are subject to agreement between the customer and driver. It is recommended that this is done prior to the commencement of the journey
Car Hire services are also available from the airport.
Buses
The following bus companies operate bus routes to/from Limerick.
From anywhere in Ireland
Bus Eireann
Phone: +353 61 313333 www.buseireann.ie
Bus Eireann provides connections to and from all of Ireland’s major cities.
Dublin/Limerick
Dublin Coach
Phone: +353 87 9483973 www.dublincoach.ie
This Dublin Coach express service makes it possible for customers to travel from Limerick to Dublin in just 2hrs 45mins for the low cost fare of only €10.
JJ Kavanagh & Sons
Phone: +353 56 8831106 or local 0818 333 222 www.jjkavanagh.ie
JJ Kavanagh & Sons operates a service that connects Shannon Airport, Limerick and Dublin Airport.
Irish Citylink
Phone: +353 91 564164 www.citylink.ie
Irish Citylink operates 6 daily return services from Cork Airport, Cork City and Galway to Limerick.
By Rail
There are regular rail services connecting Limerick with Dublin, Cork, Tralee, Killarney, and (via Dublin) with Belfast, Sligo and Westport. For tickets and schedules, please check the Irish Rail website. Some train routes to Limerick require a change in Limerick Junction.
