The distance between Carrick on Shannon and Limerick is around 198km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Carrick on Shannon to Limerick by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Limerick → Carrick on Shannon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Eden Quay stop 135351 and then to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay.
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There are several options for getting from Carrick on Shannon to Limerick by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).
The distance between Carrick on Shannon and Limerick is around 198km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Carrick on Shannon and Limerick by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carrick on Shannon to Limerick is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Carrick on Shannon and Limerick, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Carrick on Shannon and Limerick. We recommend that you drive to Limerick. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carrick on Shannon and Limerick. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carrick on Shannon to Limerick. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eden Quay stop 135351. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
Bus Eireann and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Carrick on Shannon and Limerick. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carrick on Shannon to Limerick. We recommend that you take the bus to Eden Quay stop 135351 and then to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Carrick on Shannon and Limerick. The distance is around 198km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carrick on Shannon to Limerick is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5h 15m | €34($34) | once daily | 360km (224 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €39($39) | on demand | 198km (123 miles) |
Bus Eireann
Dublin Coach
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