Dublin to Limerick Bus: Timetables, Prices & Operators (2025)

Anyone planning a trip from Dublin to Limerick quickly realises there’s no shortage of bus options — but figuring out which one fits your schedule and budget can feel like a puzzle. This guide pulls together the timetables, price signals and airport services from Dublin Coach, Citylink, Expressway and FlixBus, so you can choose the right coach without bouncing between five tabs.

Bus operators serving Dublin–Limerick: Dublin Coach (Green Bus), Citylink, Expressway (Bus Éireann), FlixBus ·
Direct service from Dublin Airport: Citylink and FlixBus ·
Named coach service: The Green Bus by Dublin Coach ·
Timetable availability: Online at dublincoach.ie, citylink.ie, expressway.ie, flixbus.ie

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts

Four operators serve the route: Dublin Coach, Citylink, Expressway, FlixBus (Dublin Coach (operator home page))
Citylink and FlixBus run direct from Dublin Airport to Limerick (Dublin Airport (official airport bus-routes page))
Timetables are available on each operator’s website (Transport for Ireland (national transport body))

2What’s unclear

Exact travel time varies by operator and traffic (Rome2Rio (trip‑planning aggregator))
Ticket price range — no single published comparison (FlixBus (budget coach operator))
Frequency of service throughout the day is not centrally aggregated (Omio (travel‑booking aggregator))

3Timeline signal

Earliest reported departure: 6:15 AM (CheckMyBus (bus‑comparison aggregator))
Up to 56 departures per day in the reverse direction (Limerick→Dublin) (CheckMyBus (bus‑comparison aggregator))

4What’s next

Check timetables and book online via each operator’s website (Expressway (Bus Éireann premium coach service))
Pre‑booking recommended to guarantee a seat on popular services (JJ Kavanagh (coach operator))

The following table summarises the key details for each operator.

Category	Details
Primary operators	Dublin Coach, Citylink, Expressway, FlixBus
Direct from airport	Citylink, FlixBus
Online timetables	All operators
Ticket booking	Online via operator websites

What are the bus timetables from Dublin to Limerick?

Dublin Coach timetable

Route 300 M7 Express published on Dublin Coach (operator home page) with full stop list and fare table.
The Green Bus service connects Dublin to Limerick via the M7 corridor.

Citylink timetable

Route 712 (Ennis–Limerick–Dublin Airport) with a downloadable PDF on Citylink (coach operator).
Direct stops at Dublin Airport, Limerick, and onward to Ennis.

Expressway timetable

Intercity network including routes 13 (Tralee) and 14 (Killarney) that pass through Limerick; timetables on Expressway (Bus Éireann premium coach service).

FlixBus timetable

Online booking and live departure times at FlixBus (budget coach operator).

Bottom line: All four operators publish timetables online. The pattern: Dublin Coach and Citylink offer the clearest downloadable schedules, while Expressway and FlixBus require browsing route pages.

The timetables are accessible online, though the format varies by operator—downloading a PDF is not always an option.

Which bus services operate from Dublin Airport to Limerick?

Citylink service from Dublin Airport

Express buses from Dublin Airport to Limerick, with departures from Zones 10 and 11 (Dublin Airport (official airport bus-routes page)).

FlixBus service from Dublin Airport

Direct Dublin Airport–Limerick route with fares starting from $35.28 (FlixBus (budget coach operator)).

Expressway and Dublin Coach airport services

Expressway and Dublin Coach do not explicitly list Dublin Airport as a direct stop on their Dublin–Limerick routes based on current published timetables (Expressway (Bus Éireann premium coach service)).

Why this matters

Travellers arriving at Dublin Airport should head straight to Citylink or FlixBus — the other two operators will mean a separate connection into the city centre first.

This means airport passengers have a clear shortlist: Citylink and FlixBus, while city‑centre travellers can choose from all four.

How much do Dublin to Limerick bus tickets cost?

Dublin Coach ticket prices

Fare table on the M7 Express page includes standard and reduced fare columns (Dublin Coach (operator home page)).

Citylink fares

Pricing available directly on Citylink (coach operator) during booking.

Expressway pricing

Use the official Bus Éireann Fare Finder (national bus fare tool) for route‑specific quotes.

FlixBus cheapest options

Fares start from $35.28 and vary by demand, time of day, and booking lead time (FlixBus (budget coach operator)).
Aggregators like CheckMyBus (bus‑comparison aggregator) and Rome2Rio (trip‑planning aggregator) show tickets from around $20–€21.

The trade‑off

Book early with FlixBus for the lowest headline price, but Dublin Coach and Citylink offer more predictable fares and reduced columns for passengers who qualify.

The catch: without a single price‑comparison tool, you still need to check each operator’s site to find the best deal.

What is the Green Bus service by Dublin Coach?

Green Bus timetable

The Green Bus is Dublin Coach’s branded service on the Dublin–Limerick corridor; full timetable on Dublin Coach (operator home page).

Green Bus route details

Route 300 M7 Express covers Dublin, Kildare Village, Limerick, Bunratty, and Ennis.

Green Bus vs other Dublin Coach services

Dublin Coach also operates routes 310 (Limerick City), 400 (M1 Express), and 600 (M9 Express) — the Green Bus is the main M7 corridor service (TM Panel / Dublin Coach tracker (live coach tracker)).

The Green Bus is essentially Dublin Coach’s flagship product on this corridor, offering the most direct service to Limerick.

What other bus companies run from Dublin to Limerick?

Citylink overview

Route 712: Ennis–Limerick–Dublin Airport direct (Citylink (coach operator)).

Expressway overview

Bus Éireann’s premium brand on 19 routes nationwide, with Limerick links via the Intercity network (Expressway (Bus Éireann premium coach service)).

FlixBus overview

Budget option from Dublin Airport with free Wi‑Fi and online booking (FlixBus (budget coach operator)).

Comparison of amenities and booking

JJ Kavanagh also runs route 735 linking Limerick to Dublin Airport, requiring pre‑booking (JJ Kavanagh (coach operator)).
Aggregators like Omio (travel‑booking aggregator) list over 30 coaches per day with at least one change.

Operator	Direct from airport?	Timetable type	Booking
Dublin Coach (Green Bus)	No	Downloadable PDF on dublincoach.ie	Online or on‑board
Citylink	Yes	Downloadable PDF on citylink.ie	Online
Expressway (Bus Éireann)	No	Online route pages	Online via buseireann.ie
FlixBus	Yes	Online live departures	Online via flixbus.ie
JJ Kavanagh	Yes	Downloadable PDF on jjkavanagh.ie	Pre‑booking required

Five operators, one pattern: only Citylink, FlixBus and JJ Kavanagh pick up at Dublin Airport. Dublin Coach and Expressway require a trip into the city centre first.

Upsides

Book online to guarantee a seat on busy routes (JJ Kavanagh (coach operator))
Online fares often cheaper than walk‑up (FlixBus (budget coach operator))
Downloadable PDF timetables for route planning (Dublin Coach (operator home page))

Downsides

No single price‑comparison site for all operators (Transport for Ireland (national transport body))
Airport services limited to three operators — easy to miss if you don’t check (Dublin Airport (official airport bus-routes page))
Late booking can push FlixBus fares above the competition (FlixBus (budget coach operator))

What we know for sure vs what remains unclear

Confirmed facts

Four operators serve the Dublin–Limerick corridor
Citylink and FlixBus run direct from Dublin Airport
Timetables are online on each operator’s site

What remains unclear

Exact travel times (vary by operator and traffic)
Ticket price range (no central comparison)
Frequency of departures throughout the day

For anyone booking a Dublin to Limerick bus, the choice is clear: if you’re flying in, Citylink or FlixBus saves a transfer. If you’re in the city centre, Dublin Coach gives you the Green Bus with a straightforward PDF timetable. The cheapest seat on any operator comes from booking online ahead of time — but without a single comparison tool, you’ll still need to open a couple of tabs.

For those traveling in the opposite direction, our Limerick to Dublin Airport bus guide provides timetables and fares for the return journey.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a student discount on Dublin to Limerick buses?

Some operators offer reduced fares for students, but discounts are not uniformly published. Check Dublin Coach’s fare table for reduced columns on the M7 Express page (Dublin Coach (operator home page)).

Can I bring luggage on the Dublin to Limerick bus?

Yes — all operators allow luggage, typically one large suitcase and one carry‑on. Exact limits are listed on each operator’s terms page.

Do I need to print my ticket or is mobile accepted?

Mobile tickets are accepted by all four operators. FlixBus and Citylink specifically encourage digital tickets for contactless boarding.

What is the cancellation policy for Dublin to Limerick bus tickets?

Cancellation policies vary. FlixBus offers free cancellation within a window; Dublin Coach and Citylink typically allow changes before departure. Check the operator’s booking terms.

Is there a direct bus from Limerick to Dublin Airport?

Yes — Citylink route 712 and FlixBus run the reverse direction from Limerick to Dublin Airport. JJ Kavanagh route 735 also covers this link (JJ Kavanagh (coach operator)).

How early should I arrive at the bus stop?

Operators recommend arriving 10–15 minutes before departure. For airport pick‑ups, allow extra time for security and terminal navigation.

Are there overnight buses from Dublin to Limerick?

Most services operate during daytime hours. FlixBus and Citylink may have late‑evening departures, but overnight coaches are not standard on this route.