Travelling to the University of Limerick
The University of Limerick is located just outside of Limerick City on a beautiful campus on Ireland’s largest river, the Shannon.
Travelling by Air Plane
Shannon International Airport, located some 16 miles from the University campus, provides direct scheduled air services to Dublin and Belfast, London, Birmingham, Paris, Frankfurt, New York, Washington and Boston.
Buses and taxies link the airport to Limerick city centre. Taxi services from Shannon Airport cost on average € 25. Car Hire services are also available from the airport.
Travelling by Train
Regular rail services connect Limerick with Dublin, Cork, Tralee, Killarney, and (via Dublin) with Belfast, Sligo and Westport.
From Limerick City
Take the Dublin Road out of the city and travel approx two miles to the Parkway roundabout. Go straight through at this roundabout. At the next roundabout, turn left and follow the signs for the University.
Travelling by Bus from the City Centre
There is a regular bus service between the campus and the city centre. A bus ticket costs € 1.20. At the bus stop near the Centra shop in William St. take the bus for the University or Plassey (usually a no.308 or no.302 bus). Daily Bus Eireann Timetable servicing UL to City Centre, Raheen and Caherdavin.
From Dublin / Nenagh
After the village of Annacotty, turn right at the first roundabout you meet as you approach Limerick (sign for the National Technological Park). Follow the road for one mile through the Technological Park until you see the sign for the University entrance on your right.
From Cork / Kerry
Before Patrickswell, take the Limerick exit off the Croom Bypass. Follow the ring road and take the exit for Limerick City. Turn right at the T junction and follow the signs for Dublin and the University.
Please note that parking outside of designated car parks will result in clamping. There is a charge of € 25.40 to have the clamp removed.
Taxis are available from the Train Station and City Centre to the University and cost on average €8/9.
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