How to travel from Gweedore to Limerick, Ireland

The distance between Gweedore and Limerick is around 356km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB) then take the train to Limerick Junction.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus via Eyre Square Galway

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

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Limerick.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance356km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gweedore and Limerick

There are several options for getting from Gweedore to Limerick by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Gweedore and Limerick is around 356km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Gweedore and Limerick by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gweedore to Limerick is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Gweedore and Limerick, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gweedore and Limerick. We recommend that you fly from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB) then take the train to Limerick Junction. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gweedore and Limerick. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gweedore to Limerick. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Crolly and Dublin Airport. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Mc Ginley Coach Travel, Eireagle, Citylink, Kenneally's Bus Service, Bus Feda Teoranta and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Gweedore and Limerick. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gweedore to Limerick. We recommend that you fly from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB) then take the train to Limerick Junction. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Gweedore and Limerick. The distance is around 356km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gweedore to Limerick is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

How do I get from Gweedore to Limerick

Compare travel optionsbetween Gweedore and Limerick

Transport options from Gweedore to Limerick
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 40m
€125($125)
hourly458km (285 miles)
Bus via Eyre Square Galway + 2 similar
7hrs
€27($27)
twice daily421km (262 miles)
Bus7h 20m
€57($57)
every 20 mins512km (318 miles)
Bus via Eyre Square Galway8h 10m
€28($28)
twice daily453km (281 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€70($70)
on demand356km (221 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