There are 4 ways to get from Galway to University of Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 304 bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Henry Street to UL Student Ctrbus 304
2h 25m€23–32Drive 92.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Galway to University of Limerickcar 92.9 km
1h 32m€17–24Train
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
2h 49m€21–29Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
3h 5m€28–38
Galway to University of Limerick by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to University of Limerick is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to University of Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to University of Limerick. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at UL Student Ctr via Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to University of Limerick. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Limerick via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Galway and University of Limerick is 105 km. The road distance is 92.9 km.
The best way to get from Galway to University of Limerick without a car is to bus and line 304 bus which takes 2h 25m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Galway to University of Limerick, including transfers.
Galway to University of Limerick bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to University of Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to University of Limerick is to bus and line 304 bus which takes 2h 25m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and University of Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to University of Limerick via Henry Street and UL Student Ctr in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Limerick every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Henry Street to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €10–14
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to University of Limerick bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Galway to University of Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to University of Limerick is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Galway to University of Limerick.
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