How to travel from Howth to Limerick, Ireland

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.

4 routes found

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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Bus

Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Dublin Coach

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Train and Tram

Take the train to Connolly then take a tram to Heuston then take the train to Limerick Junction and then to Limerick.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Limerick.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance217km (135 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Howth and Limerick

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Howth and Limerick. We recommend that you drive to Limerick. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Howth to Limerick

Compare travel optionsbetween Howth and Limerick

Transport options from Howth to Limerick
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 25m
€19($19)
hourly213km (132 miles)
Bus to Limerick City Arthur's Quay Park3h 40m
€31($31)
every 3 hours232km (144 miles)
Train and Tram
2h 35m
€33($33)
hourly222km (138 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€43($43)
on demand217km (135 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