The average bus between Limerick and Derry City and Strabane takes 8h 32m and the fastest bus takes 7h. The bus service runs several times per day from Limerick to Derry City and Strabane. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Limerick and Derry City and Strabane. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Derry City and Strabane at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Zone 12 and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Limerick to Derry City and Strabane? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Derry City and Strabane. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Derry City and Strabane station via Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Limerick to Derry City and Strabane bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Derry City and Strabane bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bradley Way station.
The distance between Limerick and Derry City and Strabane is 253.7 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Berryhill Road via Airport Zone 12, Bradley Way, and Strabane Bus Station in around 8h 3m.