The distance between Howth and Limerick is around 213km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Howth to Limerick by bus, train, tram and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay.
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Take the train to Connolly then take a tram to Heuston then take the train to Limerick Junction and then to Limerick.
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There are several options for getting from Howth to Limerick by bus, train, tram and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).
The distance between Howth and Limerick is around 213km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Howth and Limerick by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Howth to Limerick is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Howth and Limerick, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Howth and Limerick. We recommend that you drive to Limerick. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Howth and Limerick. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Howth to Limerick. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Abbey Street Lower stop 7591. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Dublin Coach, Eireagle, Citylink and Kenneally's Bus Service run regular bus services between Howth and Limerick. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Howth to Limerick. We recommend that you take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Howth and Limerick. The distance is around 217km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Howth to Limerick is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 25m | €19($19) | hourly | 213km (132 miles) |
Bus to Limerick City Arthur's Quay Park | 3h 40m | €31($31) | every 3 hours | 232km (144 miles) |
Train and Tram | 2h 35m | €33($33) | hourly | 222km (138 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €43($43) | on demand | 217km (135 miles) |
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Eireagle
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Kenneally's Bus Service
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The following major airports near Limerick offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.