How to travel from Limerick to Glengarriff, Ireland

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.

5 routes found

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.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Cork St. Patricks Quay and then to Glengarriff stop 256031.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Killarney then take a taxi to Glengarriff.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Glengarriff.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance170km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limerick and Glengarriff

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Limerick and Glengarriff. We recommend that you drive to Glengarriff. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Limerick to Glengarriff

Compare travel optionsbetween Limerick and Glengarriff

Transport options from Limerick to Glengarriff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 40m
€26($26)
every 20 mins205km (128 miles)
Bus via Parnell Place, stop 2550213h 60m
€21($21)
every 20 mins207km (129 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
2h 45m
€160($160)
3 times a week220km (137 miles)
Train and Bus3h 50m
€34($34)
every 20 mins237km (147 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€34($34)
on demand170km (106 miles)

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Airports near Glengarriff

The following major airports near Glengarriff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Glengarriff
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Glengarriff
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Glengarriff