How to travel from Limerick to Galway
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You can get from Limerick to Galway by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Limerick to Galway on Aug 14 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information to Galway from Limerick
 | Distance | 45 miles (73 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train |
 | Ticket price range | $14 - $16 |
 | Cheapest mode | Train • $14 (€13) • 2 h 2 min |
 | Fastest mode | Bus • $16 (€15) • 1 h 15 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Irish Citylink |
Travel 45 miles (73 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train to Galway from Limerick. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $14 (€13). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Irish Citylink among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Limerick to Galway.
Travel Tips: Travel from Limerick to Galway
There are 4 travel options from Limerick to Galway: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Limerick to Galway is by taking a train with an average price of $14 (€13).
This is compared to other travel options to Galway:
Taking a train is usually $2 (€2) less than taking a bus to Galway, which costs on average $16 (€15) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Limerick to Galway is by bus with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Galway that can usually take longer:
In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 2 h 2 min.
The distance from Limerick to Galway is approximately 45 miles (73 km).
The average frequency per day from Limerick to Galway is:
- 19 buses per day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Limerick to Galway as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Limerick to Galway:
- Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Limerick to Galway depart from Limerick, Bus Station to Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd).
- Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Limerick to Galway depart from Limerick Railway Station to Galway Railway Station.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Limerick to Galway:
- You can go to Galway from Limerick by bus with Irish Citylink. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $16 (€15) with Irish Citylink from Limerick to Galway on Omio.
Before traveling from Limerick to Galway, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- A bus ticket is costing on average $16 (€15) one way for this journey.
- A train ticket for this trip is costing $14 (€13) one way on average.
But we recommend booking Limerick to Galway tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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