Limerick Train Stations

Overview
Colbert Station is the main station and main train hub in Limerick City, the only one located within the city limits. Located on Parnell Street, County Limerick, the station is a major transportation hub serving approximately 2,500 rail passengers per day across four rail routes. The station is also often referred to as Limerick Station or Colbert Limerick.
Limerick Colbert railway station opened on 28 August 1858, replacing a temporary station that had been in operation since 9 May 1848. The Waterford and Limerick Railway, which built the station, faced significant financial difficulties during its construction due to the Great Famine in Ireland.
Train Services from Colbert Station
Colbert Station is served by Irish Rail with excellent rail links and frequent services from Dublin, Cork, and Galway. The station is the terminus of the Dublin–Limerick, Limerick–Nenagh–Ballybrophy, and Limerick–Ennis–Galway lines. Passengers can connect to further destinations including Cork, Waterford, Tralee, Killarney, Farranfore, Clonmel, and Carrick-on-Suir by changing trains at Limerick Junction.
Ticket Office and Facilities
Colbert Station has a staffed ticket office open Monday to Saturday from 05:00 to 23:30 and on Sundays from 06:30 to 22:00. The station also features ticket vending machines for self-service purchases, a waiting room, passenger shelters, free Wi-Fi for passengers, toilets, and an on-site coffee shop and newsagent. You can check timetables, plan connections, and use the journey planner to book Irish Rail tickets online on Rail Ninja. Passengers who need assistance can contact the Irish Rail team by phone or email — contact details and further information are available at the station ticket office or on the station notice boards.

Colbert Station is a great place to start or end your Limerick visit, with onward connections to all major Irish cities. Colbert Station is located on Parnell Street, Limerick City, V94 H2PP — within short walking distance of the city centre and the tourist information center, just 8 minutes away on foot. Local bus services connect the station to all parts of Limerick City. A car park is available on site for those arriving by car, and taxis can be found at the station entrance. The 343 and 51 bus services also connect the station to Shannon Airport for passengers arriving or departing by air.

The station is conveniently located in the town centre, making it easy to arrive by foot, bus, or car. Access for passengers with reduced mobility is provided throughout the station, with ramps and assistance available on request. Late evening services run until 23:30 on weekdays, giving passengers flexibility for night-time arrivals.

Overview
Limerick Junction station acts as a crucial interchange point located outside Limerick City, in County Tipperary. The distance between the two Limerick railway stations is 34 km (21 miles) — so it is important not to confuse them when planning your trip. The station serves as a key connection point linking various train routes across Ireland, including services to Waterford, Cork, Dublin, and Tralee.
Train Services at Limerick Junction
Passengers from Limerick City typically take a short 25 to 30 minute shuttle train from Colbert Station to Limerick Junction for main-line trains heading to Cork, Waterford, and Kerry. Major facilities at Limerick Junction include ticket vending machines, waiting areas, and sheltered passenger shelters on the platforms.
Connections from Limerick Junction
Limerick Junction connects to trains serving Cork, Waterford, Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir, Killarney, Farranfore, and Tralee. The Dublin Cork main line passes through Limerick Junction, making it one of the most important interchange stations in the Republic of Ireland.