How to travel from Bundoran to Limerick, Ireland

The distance between Bundoran and Limerick is around 255km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bundoran to Limerick by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LimerickBundoran if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway and then to Henry St.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway then take the train to Limerick.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Limerick.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance255km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bundoran and Limerick

There are several options for getting from Bundoran to Limerick by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Bundoran and Limerick is around 255km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 203km (126 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Bundoran and Limerick by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bundoran to Limerick is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Bundoran and Limerick, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bundoran and Limerick. We recommend that you drive to Limerick. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bundoran and Limerick. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bundoran to Limerick. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eyre Square Galway. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Bus Feda Teoranta, Citylink and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Bundoran and Limerick. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bundoran to Limerick. We recommend that you take the bus to Eyre Square Galway and then to Henry St. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Limerick is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Limerick. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bundoran and Limerick. The distance is around 255km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bundoran to Limerick is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €13 ($13).

How do I get from Bundoran to Limerick

Compare travel optionsbetween Bundoran and Limerick

Transport options from Bundoran to Limerick
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 25m
€13($13)
twice daily273km (169 miles)
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 5550415h 30m
€28($28)
5 times a day303km (188 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€14($14)
twice daily293km (182 miles)
Bus to Galway Bus Station, stop 555041, Train5h 15m
€34($34)
5 times a day299km (186 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€35($35)
on demand255km (159 miles)

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Airports near Limerick

The following major airports near Limerick offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Limerick
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Limerick
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Limerick