Bus from Dublin to Limerick
2 direct routes · 150–190 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 22:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Limerick as of 10:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dublin, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | Dublin Coach | ~150 min | 31 | Sat 31 · Sun 31 | 06:15 | 22:15 | Burgh Quay | UL Student Ctr | Clondalkin & Kildare |
| 735 | JJ Kavanagh | ~190 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 07:05 | 16:00 | George's Quay | UL Student Ctr | Clondalkin, Kildare, Portlaoise & Nenagh |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dublin on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 300 bus or 735 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dublin to Limerick?
2 routes run directly from Dublin to Limerick: the 300 (Dublin Coach), the 735 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the 300, 31 times each weekday — board at Burgh Quay and get off at UL Student Ctr, about 150 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Limerick?
Between 150 minutes on the 300 and 190 on the 735, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Clondalkin, Kildare on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Limerick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:15 and the last around 22:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin to Limerick?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.