How to travel from Carrick on Shannon to Limerick, Ireland

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.

2 routes found

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 LimerickCarrick on Shannon if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Eden Quay stop 135351 and then to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Limerick.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance198km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carrick on Shannon and Limerick

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Carrick on Shannon to Limerick

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Transport options from Carrick on Shannon to Limerick
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 15m
€34($34)
once daily360km (224 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€39($39)
on demand198km (123 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