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Trains from Limerick to Cork

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Trains from Limerick to Cork run regularly from Limerick train station to Cork train station via Limerick Junction.

Trains from Limerick to Limerick Junction are regular trains, while trains from Limerick Junction to Cork are IC trains.

Trains leave Limerick train station for Cork train station every hour or every other hour at peak times. The total train time from Limerick to Cork, including the change at Limerick Junction, is 1h55m.

The cost of a one-way train ticket from Limerick to Cork can be as low as 22.50 EUR for adults for standard class and 11.00 EUR for children for standard class at off-peak times.

Discount train tickets from Limerick to Cork are available for students and farecard holders.



Trains from Dublin to Limerick

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

Trains from Dublin to Limerick run regularly from Dublin Heuston train station to Limerick train station.

Trains from Dublin to Limerick are IC trains.

Trains leave Dublin Heuston train station for Limerick train station every hour. If you take a direct train (every odd hour at 25 minutes past the hour), the total train time from Dublin to Limerick is 2h23m.

If you take a train that requires a change (every even hour on the hour), you can change at Limerick Junction. Trains with changes at Limerick Junction have a total train time of 2h12m.

The cost of a one-way train ticket from Dublin to Limerick is 15.00 EUR for standard class. Seat reservations cost an additional 3.00 EUR.

Discount train tickets from Dublin to Limerick are available for students, children, and farecard holders.



Visiting Limerick, Ireland

Friday, October 19th, 2007
Limerick, Ireland

Situated on the River Shannon in central Ireland, Limerick, Ireland is a beautiful historic city.

People visiting Limerick can see Limerick’s King John’s Castle, St. Mary’s Cathedral, the University of Limerick, and the Treaty Stone.
In addition, visitors to Limerick can enjoy the city’s nightlife, which revolves around Limerick’s great pubs and clubs.

How to get to Limerick, Ireland:

Limerick is a short drive from the Shannon Airport, which is 24 km northwest of Limerick.

Limerick is a short train ride from Dublin.