Overview

Limerick is most easily accessed by air for international passengers, with Shannon International Airport located just 30 minutes from the city. Shannon International Airport features flights to the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and the United States. Alternatively, visitors travelling from other parts of Ireland can reach Limerick by rail or road. Iarnrod Éireann operate a number rail services to Limerick from Dublin, Cork and Waterford. Bus Éireann operates an extensive number of Bus services to and from Limerick, serving other major and regional towns and cities. Once in Limerick, you can easily get around the city by bus or by taxi.

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Getting to Limerick 

Air

Shannon International Airport: Located just 30 minutes outside of Limerick City, Shannon International Airport is a convenient entrance point for visitors into Limerick. With a range of scheduled services to the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and the United States, you can access Limerick City from the world over. Airlines serving the airport include Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Aer Arann, Continental Airlines, and Air Transat. Once you arrive, you can reach Limerick by car, with a number of car rental agencies located at the airport. Alternatively, Bus Éireann service number 343 operates frequently between the airport and Limerick City Centre. Please visit Shannon International Airport's Official Website for more information on routes, airlines and facilities.

Rail

Limerick's Colbert Station, located on Parnell Street, links Limerick with several destinations nationwide courtesy of Iarnrod Éireann's services. Limerick City is connected by rail (either directly or indirectly) with the main towns of Belfast, Dublin, Rosslare, Cork, Tralee and Ennis. Please visit the Official Iarnrod Éireann's Official Website for more information.

Bus

Bus Éireann offer a range of links to destinations nationwide from Limerick, including Dublin, Tralee,  Waterford, Cork, Galway and Athlone. Please visit their Official Website for more information on routes and schedules.

Getting Around Limerick

Bus Éireann's city networks offer visitors a number of ways of crossing the city. Please visit their Official Website for more information.