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Limerick sits between Shannon Airport and the south-west, so many coach days here start or finish with a flight. Bunratty, Adare and the Cliffs of Moher all lie within reach of a relaxed schedule.

Shannon Airport and the N18

Shannon Airport is about 25 km west of Limerick, around 25 minutes on the N18. Bunratty Castle and Folk Park sits just off the same road, about 10 minutes from the airport, and parking there is free for visitors. That makes it an easy first or last stop for a group with a few hours before a flight.

Some groups stay near Bunratty or Shannon rather than in the city. Tell us which, and the transfer can be timed around the flight.

Mercedes-Benz Tourismo 49-seat coach, exterior
Mercedes-Benz Tourismo 49-seat coach, exterior

King's Island and the city centre

King John's Castle, the 13th-century fortress on King's Island, is on Nicholas Street. St Mary's Cathedral is the oldest building in Limerick still used every day. The Hunt Museum occupies the old Custom House, and the Milk Market fills with food stalls at the weekend. A walking loop joins them all, with the coach waiting at one end.

Airports serving Limerick

Stadiums and grounds

  • Thomond Park — Munster Rugby; capacity about 25,600, also concerts
  • TUS Gaelic Grounds — Limerick GAA hurling and football, Ennis Road

Day trips from Limerick

  • Bunratty Castle and Folk Park — about 15 km, about 20 min
  • Adare — about 18 km, about 25 min
  • Rock of Cashel — about 60 km, about 1 h
  • Cliffs of Moher — about 70 km, about 1.25 h
  • Killarney — about 110 km, about 1.75 h

Coach rules and practicalities in Limerick

  • Shannon Airport is about 25-27 km west of the city, about 25 min via the N18.
  • The Limerick Tunnel on the N18 Limerick Southern Ring Road (under the Shannon) is tolled.
  • The Dublin-Limerick route (M7) passes the M7/M8 Portlaoise-Castletown toll point.
  • Bunratty Castle is about 10 min from Shannon Airport, off the N18; parking is free for visitors.

Thomond Park and the Gaelic Grounds

Thomond Park, home of Munster Rugby, holds about 25,600 people and also hosts concerts. The TUS Gaelic Grounds on Ennis Road stage Limerick hurling and football. For a match, fix the pick-up point before kick-off and share it with everyone in the group.

The University Concert Hall on the University of Limerick campus in Castletroy suits delegates staying in that part of the city.

Tolls and longer runs

The Limerick Tunnel carries the N18 Southern Ring Road under the Shannon and is tolled. Coming from Dublin on the M7, groups also pass the Portlaoise-Castletown toll point.

Adare, with its thatched cottages and Adare Manor, is about 25 minutes south-west. The Rock of Cashel is about an hour away. The Cliffs of Moher take about 1 hour 15 minutes, and coach arrivals there must book ahead. Killarney, at about 1 hour 45 minutes, suits a full day.

Questions

How long is the transfer from Shannon Airport to Limerick?

About 25 minutes on the N18, for roughly 25 km.

Is Bunratty worth a stop on the way to a flight?

Often, yes. It is about 10 minutes from the airport and parking is free for visitors.

Will the coach go through the Limerick Tunnel?

It may, depending on the route. The tunnel is tolled, so ask for tolls to be included on the quote.

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