- Must visit
National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
Ireland’s premier archaeology museum, famous for Celtic gold, Viking-era objects, and exceptionally preserved bog bodies.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Limerick to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Limerick to Dublin:
A bus is $0.73 (€0.60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Limerick to Dublin costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Dublin take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $46 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€14). The journey takes 4h 17m versus 2h 22m 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 Dublin Coach.
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 12:01AM | Arrival Time 03:17AM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:49AM | Duration 3h19 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:54AM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:13PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:12PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:48PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:48PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dublin Coach | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
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Buses from Limerick to Dublin run on average 26 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 26 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Dublin — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dublin trip today.
Ireland’s premier archaeology museum, famous for Celtic gold, Viking-era objects, and exceptionally preserved bog bodies.
The national art gallery with major Irish and European works, including pieces by Caravaggio, Vermeer, and Jack B. Yeats.
A modern interactive museum telling the story of Irish emigration and global influence through digital exhibits.
Dublin’s best-known cultural quarter, lively for street atmosphere, pubs, cobbled lanes, and colorful facades.
Famous pedestrian shopping street known for buskers, luxury stores, and its central city energy.
Elegant Victorian city park with lakes, lawns, and paths, ideal for a relaxing central Dublin walk.
A classic Dublin and Irish dish of slow-cooked lamb or mutton with potatoes, onions, and carrots. It is a comforting staple strongly associated with traditional Irish home cooking.
A traditional Dublin specialty made with sausages, bacon, potatoes, and onions simmered together. It is especially linked to the city’s working-class food heritage.
A traditional Irish potato pancake or griddled potato bread, often served with butter, smoked salmon, or meat fillings. It showcases Ireland’s long potato tradition.
One of Dublin’s best-known fine dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Irish cuisine, polished service, and a special-occasion atmosphere.
A long-established Temple Bar restaurant specializing in boxty and other Irish dishes. It is a reliable place to try traditional food in a casual setting.
One of Dublin’s most famous historic pubs, known for traditional Irish dishes, live music, and classic old-city atmosphere.
Dublin is pricey for tourists, especially hotels and dining. Pubs and cafes are manageable, but central areas cost more.
Service is often included only in some restaurants. If not included, tip 10-12% for good service. Round up in pubs and taxis. Tipping is optional for cafes.
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Dublin Airport Terminal 2, Dublin -> Heuston Station, Dublin
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