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Public Transport in Limerick: Routes, Times & Operators

35 services reach Limerick today, run by 7 different operators. Search by stop, filter by type, and open any route for its full timetable and map.

35routes serving Limerick
978journeys today
7operators
398stops indexed

City buses 5

Routes running inside Limerick and its immediate suburbs.

51Cork – Limerick – Galway Bus Éireann· 32 journeys todayView timetable 55Limerick – Waterford Bus Éireann· 16 journeys todayView timetable 13Limerick – Adare – Listowel – Tralee Bus Éireann· 15 journeys todayView timetable 14Limerick – Kerry Airport – Killarney Bus Éireann· 11 journeys todayView timetable 72Limerick – Birr – Athlone Bus Éireann· 6 journeys todayView timetable

Intercity coaches 2

Long-distance services linking Limerick with other cities and the airports.

712Ennis – Limerick – Dublin Airport Citylink· 22 journeys todayView timetable 735Limerick – Dublin Airport JJ Kavanagh· 22 journeys todayView timetable

Regional buses 22

Services connecting Limerick with the towns and countryside around it.

304UL – City Centre – Raheen Bus Éireann· 132 journeys todayView timetable 303O'Malley Park – City Centre – Pineview Bus Éireann· 122 journeys todayView timetable 343Limerick – Shannon Airport Bus Éireann· 101 journeys todayView timetable 304ARaheen – Bus Station – UL Bus Éireann· 79 journeys todayView timetable 301Westbury – Regional Hospital Bus Éireann· 74 journeys todayView timetable
310Sarsfield Street – National Technology Park Bus Éireann· 70 journeys todayTimetable soon
314Limerick – Foynes – Glin – Ballybunion Bus Éireann· 16 journeys todayView timetable 329Limerick – Bruff – Kilfinane Bus Éireann· 16 journeys todayView timetable 323Limerick – Killaloe – Nenagh – Birr Bus Éireann· 14 journeys todayView timetable 332Limerick – Dundrum Bus Éireann· 14 journeys todayView timetable 328Limerick – Mitchellstown Bus Éireann· 12 journeys todayView timetable 305Lynwood Pk – City Centre – St Marys Pk Bus Éireann· 11 journeys todayView timetable 313Limerick – Ardnacrusha Bus Éireann· 10 journeys todayView timetable 345Limerick – Killaloe – Scariff Bus Éireann· 10 journeys todayView timetable 320Limerick – Charleville Bus Éireann· 9 journeys todayView timetable 317Limerick – Ennis Bus Éireann· 8 journeys todayView timetable 309Kilduff – Limerick Kelly Travel· 6 journeys todayView timetable 347Limerick – Tipperary Bus Éireann· 4 journeys todayView timetable 321Limerick – Rathkeale – Newcastlewest Bus Éireann· 2 journeys todayView timetable 323XLimerick – Birr – Athlone Bus Éireann· 2 journeys todayView timetable 330XLimerick – Ennis Bus Éireann· 2 journeys todayView timetable 317ALimerick – Ennis Bus Éireann· 2 journeys todayView timetable

TFI Local Link 2

Rural connections serving smaller villages near Limerick.

318Limerick – Ennis TFI Local Link Limerick Clare· 18 journeys todayTimetable soon
391Thurles – Limerick TFI Local Link Tipperary· 6 journeys todayTimetable soon

Trains 4

Rail services calling at Limerick.

railDublin – Limerick Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail· 65 journeys todayView timetable railLimerick – Galway Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail· 38 journeys todayView timetable railLimerick – Ballybrophy Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail· 7 journeys todayView timetable railWaterford – Limerick Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail· 4 journeys todayView timetable
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How the network is laid out

Public transport in Limerick is built around a single interchange point. Everything else — the regional coaches, the rural links, the rail line — connects through it, which makes the centre the place to change rather than a place to avoid.

35routes serving the city
978journeys today
7operators

Trains from the city

4 rail services call at Limerick. The station sits within walking distance of the main bus stands, so bus-to-train changes are practical rather than theoretical — useful when the coach timetable does not suit.

Working out your trip

1

Find the route

Search by number, stop, suburb or operator in the box above — the search covers every stop on every route listed.

2

Open its timetable

Each card links to the full schedule, with departures from any stop on the line.

3

Check the connection

If you need to change, the transfer tool on each route page shows what you can connect to.

Accessible travel

Most city buses serving Limerick are low-floor with a ramp and a wheelchair space. Coaches and rural minibuses vary far more, so contact the operator ahead for those. Rail assistance should be booked in advance where possible.

Where these numbers come from

Everything on this page is generated from the official GTFS timetable data published for Irish public transport, refreshed weekly. The journey counts reflect services scheduled to run today — not a yearly average — which is why they move from day to day. Operators set the times and can change them, so confirm before travelling.

Mistakes worth avoiding

Assuming one ticket covers everything

Leap works on TFI services, not on private coaches. Check the operator on the route card before you rely on it.

Trusting the terminus time

The headline departure time is from the first stop. Your stop may be twenty minutes later — open the route page for times from where you actually board.

Getting to the airport

Airport journeys from Limerick are on this page — filter the list above by coach services to compare them. Book ahead where you can: the airport runs fill first and the walk-up fare is rarely the cheapest.

Allow more time than the timetable suggests. A scheduled departure is not a guaranteed arrival, and airport traffic is the least predictable part of any route.

Questions people ask

Can I take a bike on board?
Folding bikes are generally accepted. Full-size bikes are usually not carried on city buses; some coaches take them in the luggage hold if there is room.
Do buses run on Sundays?
Many do, but on a reduced timetable, and some routes do not run at all. Check the individual route page for the day you plan to travel.
What happens if I miss my connection?
On separate tickets you have no protection — you buy again. That is the main argument for leaving a margin when you plan a change.
Is there a night service?
Overnight services are rare outside Dublin. Check the last departure carefully if you are out late.