Trains from Limerick to Dunboyne

  • Average duration 4h 12m
  • Connections per day 12
  • Distance 166 km
  • CO₂ per person 2 kg

train from Limerick to Dunboyne

The journey from Limerick to Dunboyne is about 166 km. On average a train trip takes 4h 12m with 12 connections per day.

Trip duration 4h 12m
Connections per day 12
First departure 08:25 AM
Last departure 07:50 PM
Distance 166 km
Departure Limerick
Arrival Dunboyne
Travel operator Irish Rail
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When to book from Limerick to Dunboyne

These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.

What historical fares show

Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.

According to Virail’s historical fare data, April is typically the cheapest month to travel from Limerick to Dunboyne by train, with medians around €3.61 versus about €7.01 in May (roughly a 94% swing).

Cheapest month

Up to 94%

The cheapest time to travel is April (€3.61); the most expensive is May (€7.01).

Best month to book

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Carriers on this route

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Irish Rail is the national railway operator in Ireland, providing passenger services throughout the country. With an extensive network spanning over 2,400km of railway lines, Irish Rail connects major cities and villages like Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick. The company operates a modern fleet of trains, including intercity and commuter services such as InterCity, Commuter and DART, and provides various ticket options to accommodate different needs and budgets.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 11.62kg
bus 12.45kg
flight 33.2kg
carpool 26.56kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Limerick to Dunboyne?

The train journey between Limerick and Dunboyne emits 11.62kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Limerick and Dunboyne?

Taking the train between Limerick and Dunboyne saves 21.58kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.83kg compared to the bus and 14.94kg compared to the car.

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