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4.6Travel Information from Galway to Limerick
 Distance | 45 miles (73 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $11 - $13 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $11 (€10) • 2 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $13 (€12) • 1 h 53 min |
 Popular travel companies | Expressway or Irish Rail |
Travel 45 miles (73 km) by train or bus to Limerick from Galway. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Expressway or Irish Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Galway to Limerick.
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The best way to travel from Galway to Limerick is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Galway to Limerick
Travel to Limerick easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Galway to Limerick.
You can get between Galway and Limerick 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Galway to Limerick is a bus with an average price of $11 (€10).
This is compared to other travel options from Galway to Limerick:
Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which costs on average $13 (€12) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Galway to Limerick is by train, which takes on average 1 h 53 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 10 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 45 miles (73 km) from Galway to Limerick.
The average frequency per day from Galway to Limerick is:
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Galway and Limerick as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Galway to Limerick:
- Most travelers take a bus from Galway, Bus Station to Limerick, Bus Station.
The following travel companies offer services from Galway to Limerick:
- Travel with Expressway, Irish Citylink, Bus Éireann or Citylink for buses to Limerick. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Expressway Galway to Limerick tickets on Omio for $11 (€10).
- Irish Rail can take you to Limerick by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Irish Rail from Galway to Limerick for $13 (€12).
Yes, there are direct routes from Galway to Limerick with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 33 direct buses a day to Limerick with Expressway, Bus Éireann or Citylink.
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to Limerick with Irish Rail.
Direct services to Limerick tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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