The distance between Limerick and Glengarriff is around 170km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Limerick to Glengarriff by train, taxi, bus 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 Cork St. Patricks Quay and then to Glengarriff stop 256031.
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Take the train to Killarney then take a taxi to Glengarriff.
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There are several options for getting from Limerick to Glengarriff by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).
The distance between Limerick and Glengarriff is around 170km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Limerick and Glengarriff by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Limerick to Glengarriff is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Limerick and Glengarriff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Limerick and Glengarriff. We recommend that you drive to Glengarriff. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Limerick and Glengarriff. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Limerick to Glengarriff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cork St. Patricks Quay. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Citylink, Bus Eireann, Donal Harrington and O'Donoghues run regular bus services between Limerick and Glengarriff. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limerick to Glengarriff. We recommend that you take the train to Killarney then take a taxi to Glengarriff. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Glengarriff is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Glengarriff. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) 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 Limerick and Glengarriff. The distance is around 170km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limerick to Glengarriff is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €26($26) | every 20 mins | 205km (128 miles) |
Bus via Parnell Place, stop 255021 | 3h 60m | €21($21) | every 20 mins | 207km (129 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 2h 45m | €160($160) | 3 times a week | 220km (137 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 50m | €34($34) | every 20 mins | 237km (147 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | €34($34) | on demand | 170km (106 miles) |
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The following major airports near Glengarriff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.