Limerick Transport

Limerick is small enough to get around easily on foot or by bicycle. To walk across the entire town, from the train station to St Mary’s Cathedral, takes just 15 minutes. The streets are laid out in a grid system, which makes navigation fairly simple. A copy of the booklet Tourist Trail, available at the tourist office and in bookshops, will greatly help you in finding your way around the city’s highlights.

Cycling is another excellent way to get around Limerick. The city has recently undertaken a major effort to construct new cycle paths around the city, which are safe and convenient. Bike rental shops can be found around the city centre. Bus Eireann operates the local bus network, which services a decent route system around Limerick. You can even bring your bicycle on the bus, provided it’s not too crowded. Taxis also offer a convenient way to get around the city.

By train

The train station in Limerick only handles trains coming in and out of the city from other points in Ireland. There is no rail service within the city itself.

By bus

Bus service in Limerick is provided by Bus Eireann, which operates a comprehensive route network around the city and into some of the neighbouring areas. The flat fare to any destination is reasonable and week-long passes are available for purchase. Discounts are also given for children and families; enquire at the Bus Eireann information desk at Colbert Station to find out more about these reductions (tel: +353 61 313333). Visitors with bicycles can bring them with them on the bus, provided it is not too crowded.

Taxis

Taxis are relatively inexpensive and easy to find in Limerick. Taxis wait for passengers at the taxi stands scattered strategically throughout the city, particularly at Colbert Station, most hotels and along Thomas and Cecil streets. You can also call for a pick up (tel: +353 61 411422). Taxi drivers will almost always stop for you if you hail one on the street.

From the airport

Limerick’s city centre can be easily reached by taking the bus provided by Bus Eireann. These airport buses depart frequently from outside the terminal, taking passengers to Colbert Station in about 30 minutes. The Bus Eireann desk is located in the Arrivals Hall, and is open from 08:00 until 16:00 (tel: +353 61 313333).

Taxis are also available 24 hours from the taxi desk located in the Arrivals Hall. For something a bit more personal, you can hire a VIP chauffeur limousine to take you to your lodging in Limerick (tel: +353 86 8175500). There is no train service from Shannon Airport. If you rent a car, simply follow the N19 from the terminal to the N18 leading into Limerick, which is well-signed and easy to navigate.