The distance between Limerick and Galway is around 97km (60 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Limerick to Galway by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Galway → Limerick if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Limerick to Galway by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €14 ($14).
The distance between Limerick and Galway is around 97km (60 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 74km (46 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Limerick and Galway by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Limerick to Galway is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €14 ($14).
The cheapest way to travel between Limerick and Galway, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Limerick and Galway. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Limerick and Galway with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 1h 55m.
Irish Rail run train services between Limerick and Galway. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Limerick and Galway. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Limerick and Galway with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 1h 20m.
Citylink run regular bus services between Limerick and Galway. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 1h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limerick to Galway. We recommend that you take the bus to Eyre Square Galway Bus Station. instead which will take 1h 20m.
The closest major airport to Galway is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Galway. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Limerick and Galway. The distance is around 99km (61 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limerick to Galway is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 20m | €14($14) | hourly | 97km (60 miles) |
Train | 1h 55m | €15($15) | 5 times a day | 118km (73 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | €14($14) | on demand | 99km (61 miles) |
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The following major airports near Galway offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.