There are 7 ways to get from Ballyclare to Limerick by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712 / ...
6h 37m€28–165Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
7h 13m€47–64Drive 339.1 km
- Drive from Ballyclare to Limerickcar 339.1 km
4h 22m€62–90Fly
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHD - SNN
8h 17m€113–293Bus, train
- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
6h 59m€39–55Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
7h 41m€47–174Train via Newbridge
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newbridgetrain Re
- Take the train from Newbridge to Limericktrain Re
8h 9m€49–71
Ballyclare to Limerick by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballyclare to Limerick is to bus and train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Ballyclare to Limerick is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballyclare to Limerick. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballyclare to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Limerick via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Ballyclare and Limerick is 390 km. The road distance is 339.1 km.
The best way to get from Ballyclare to Limerick without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 6h 37m and costs €28 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Ballyclare to Limerick, including transfers.
Ballyclare to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Ballyclare to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Ballyclare to Limerick is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 6h 37m and costs €28 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €300 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Ballyclare, Northern Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from The Square to Limerick Arthurs Qy via Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 10 in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Limerick via Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 10, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 13m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €95–270
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–270
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–270
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Newbridge to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–21
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Ballyclare to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Ballyclare to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballyclare to Limerick is 339 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Ballyclare to Limerick.
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