City in County Limerick, Ireland
Getting around Limerick
How to get around Limerick
Limerick is compact and walkable. Buses cover the city; trains from Colbert Station reach Dublin and Cork. Shannon Airport is about 30 minutes by bus or taxi.
Ways to get around Limerick
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Éireann city buses | €1.35 with Leap card | Flat city fare; cash costs more; routes run through the center |
| Irish Rail from Colbert Station | €19–40 | Dublin about 2 hours 20–35 min, change at Limerick Junction; Cork and Galway served |
| Expressway bus | €15–30 | To Galway, Dublin and Cork; booked online |
| Bike rental | €5–15 a day | Limited bike share; routes are improving |
Ride-hailing apps in Limerick
A 5 km ride costs about €10–18 ($11–20).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| FREENOW | Taxi app; Limerick's Swift (313131) drivers joined |
| Bolt | Has a Limerick city page |
| Uber | Available, but fewer cars than in Dublin |
- Taxis can be hard to find late at weekends; book ahead or use FREENOW.
Arriving in Limerick
Shannon (SNN)
Bus 343 to Limerick about €6.80, 30 min, runs 24 hours; taxi is pricier.
Dublin (DUB)
Direct bus about 2.5–3 hours, €15–25; rental car about 2 hours.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not typical; rain makes scooters unpleasant. Walk or take buses.
- Driving: on the left. Visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence for 12 months; carry an IDP if it isn't in English.
- Onward travel in Ireland: Irish Rail and Bus Éireann link Dublin with Cork, Galway, Limerick and Belfast; private coaches are frequent. Ride apps book only licensed taxis. The rural west needs a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Limerick?
Yes. Apps that work here: FREENOW, Bolt, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Limerick?
Limerick is compact and walkable. Buses cover the city; trains from Colbert Station reach Dublin and Cork. Shannon Airport is about 30 minutes by bus or taxi.
How do I get from the airport to Limerick?
Bus 343 to Limerick about €6.80, 30 min, runs 24 hours; taxi is pricier.
Is Limerick walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Irish Rail
- Bus Éireann
- Transport for Ireland
- Limerick tourism
- Shannon Airport
- Transport for Ireland (bus fares)
- HSE University Hospital Limerick
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