- Must visit
King John's Castle Visitor Centre
Interactive museum inside the castle with recreated scenes and hands-on displays that bring medieval Limerick vividly to life.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dublin Airport to Limerick among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 3h 30m versus 2h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Citylink.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator J.J.Kavanagh & Sons | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
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Buses from Dublin Airport to Limerick run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 111 miles (180 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 111 miles (180 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Interactive museum inside the castle with recreated scenes and hands-on displays that bring medieval Limerick vividly to life.
City museum covering archaeology, civic history, and local life, located beside the river in the old town quarter.
Major contemporary art gallery with changing exhibitions, riverside setting, and a strong programme highlighting Irish and international artists.
Historic quarter around the castle and cathedral with medieval lanes, museums, and some of Limerick’s strongest heritage character.
Central Georgian street lined with shops and civic buildings; a practical base for walking, architecture, and city atmosphere.
Elegant Georgian district with broad avenues, period architecture, and a calmer feel; excellent for a self-guided city walk.
Thick potato pancakes fried until crisp. A long-standing Irish staple, often served with butter or as part of a hearty breakfast.
A traditional Irish bacon and cabbage plate, commonly eaten in homes and pubs. It is a classic comfort dish linked to everyday Irish cooking.
Slow-cooked lamb or mutton with potatoes, onions, and carrots. This rustic one-pot meal is one of Ireland’s best-known traditional dishes.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant known for polished Irish cooking, tasting menus, and elegant riverside surroundings in Adare near Limerick.
Popular seafood-focused restaurant with refined Irish cooking and a smart casual atmosphere, known for quality local ingredients.
Well-regarded city gastropub serving modern Irish dishes, local produce, and a stylish but relaxed atmosphere in central Limerick.
Moderate for Ireland: rooms and dining cost more than many EU cities, but buses are affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is usually included or modest. In restaurants, round up or tip 10% for good service; taxis round up; cafes tip only for table service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin Airport to Limerick by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Limerick, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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