Trains from Dublin to Limerick are a great way to get from the capital to the west when you are travelling in Ireland.
Rail services between the two cities run regularly from Dublin Heuston train station to Limerick station. They are run by Irish Rail on InterCity trains.
Trains from Dublin to Limerick depart every hour. Most of them require a connection at Limerick Junction station en route, but a few are direct.
If you take a direct service, the total travel time is 2 hours and 15 minutes. If you take a train that requires a connection, the journey time ranges from 2 hours and 5 minutes to 2 hours and 15 minutes. You don’t save any time by taking a direct service, so you don’t have to try to wait for one.
The cost of a one-way train ticket on this route is 39.99 euros for first class and 14.99 euros for standard class if you book online well in advance. There is also a 3.00 euro fee for credit cards and processing.
Reduced fares for trains from Dublin to Limerick are available for students and children, and also for those with farecards.
