🚌 Bus from Dublin to Limerick
2 direct routes · about 150 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 23:45 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | Dublin Coach | ~150 min | 35 | 06:15 | 23:45 | Burgh Quay |
| 735 | JJ Kavanagh | ~200 min | 4 | 07:00 | 15:45 | N Wall Quay |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Limerick?
Around 150 minutes on the 300, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Limerick?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 300) leaves around 06:15 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetable 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.