Are there buses or trains connecting Dublin to either Limerick or Galway? Run often? Expensive or cheap? Travel Time between cities? I learned for some reason it is a lot cheaper to fly into Dublin than Shannon. We are a family unit, so there are multiple airfares involved.
Posted by
Rick Steves Europe
355 posts
Hi Barb, there are frequent trains and buses connecting Dublin with both Limerick and Galway.
By train: Dublin-Limerick: takes a little over 2 hours, 3-4 direct trains daily, most involve a train change in Limerick Junction. Fares range from €15-30 per ticket.
Dublin-Galway: takes about 2.5 hours, direct trains every 2 hours. Fares range from €15-21 per ticket.
You can see schedules, routes and fares on the Irish National Rail website: http://www.irishrail.ie
By bus: Dublin-Limerick; Frequent buses taking 3.5 hours, about €12 per ticket.
Dublin-Galway: Buses nearly hourly, taking 3+ hours, €11-15.
Major bus lines are Bus Eireann (www.buseireann.ie) and City Link (www.citylink.ie)
You can buy train or bus tickets online or at the station a day or two ahead.
Posted by
OP
Central Florida
484 posts
Thanks! This helps.