Dublin to Limerick by train
Limerick lies 175 km (109 mi) south-west of Dublin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 31 min at the speeds typical of Ireland rail, over roughly 214 km (133 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dublin | Limerick | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | Ireland |
| Population | 1 million | 102,287 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) |
| Stations on record | Dublin Connolly railway station, Dublin Pearse railway station, Dublin Heuston railway station | Limerick railway station |
Where to book trains from Dublin to Limerick
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Staying in Limerick
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Common questions
How far is Limerick from Dublin?
175 km (109 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Dublin; by road roughly 214 km (133 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dublin to Limerick by train?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dublin and Limerick?
No, both are on Europe/Dublin at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.