Limerick to Dublin Train

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Limerick to Dublin by train

The journey from Limerick to Dublin by train is 175.59 km and takes 2 hrs 50 mins. There are 59 connections per day, with the first departure at 5:25 am and the last at 9:00 pm. It is possible to travel from Limerick to Dublin by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration	2 hrs 50 mins
Connection per Day	Irish Rail 59
First Departure	Irish Rail 5:25 am
Last Departure	Irish Rail 9:00 pm
Distance	Irish Rail 175.59 km
Departure	Irish Rail Limerick
Arrival	Irish Rail Dublin
Carriers	Irish Rail Irish Rail

Limerick to Dublin Train Times

Departure date

Friday, 25 Apr 2025

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Best time to book Limerick to Dublin travel

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Price as departure date approaches

Train companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $1.32 to $20.28 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 93% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Limerick to Dublin

The cheapest Limerick - Dublin train tickets can be found for as low as $2.93 if you’re lucky, or $5.70 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $13.83.

Find the best day to travel to Dublin by train

When travelling to Dublin by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Irish Rail from Limerick to Dublin

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Limerick to Dublin CO2 Emissions by Train

Train

12.29kg

Bus

13.17kg

Flight

35.12kg

Car

28.09kg

What are the CO2 emissions from Limerick to Dublin by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Limerick and Dublin are 12.29kg.

How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Limerick and Dublin? By taking the train between Limerick and Dublin you will save 22.83kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.88kg compared to a bus and 15.8kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Limerick and Dublin by train?

Limerick to Dublin is 175.59 km.

How long does the train between Limerick and Dublin take?

Limerick to Dublin is on average 2 hrs 50 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hrs 0 mins.

How many train connections per day go from Limerick to Dublin?

Limerick to Dublin has 59 connection(s) per day on average.

What time does the first train from Limerick to Dublin leave?

The earliest train from Limerick to Dublin departs at 5:25 am. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.

What time does the last train from Limerick to Dublin depart?

The latest train from Limerick to Dublin departs at 9:00 pm. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.

How many direct connections depart from Limerick to Dublin?

There are on average 5 direct connection(s) from Limerick to go to Dublin.

What's the fastest journey time between Limerick to Dublin by train?

The fastest journey time by train between Limerick and Dublin is 2 hrs 0 mins.

Is there a direct train from Limerick to Dublin?

Yes, there is a direct train between Limerick and Dublin.

What are the CO2 emissions for Limerick to Dublin by train?

The train journey from Limerick to Dublin creates 12.29kg of CO2 emissions.