There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Ballycastle by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
7h€33–61Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
7h 13m€26–53Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Ic / ...
7h 49m€41–60Drive 219.6 km
- Drive from Limerick to Ballycastlecar 219.6 km
2h 40m€38–54Bus, line 821 bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Ballycastlebus 821
7h 40m
Limerick to Ballycastle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Ballycastle is to train and bus which costs €26 - €55 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert and arriving at Ballycastle via ATU Galway and Ballina Humbrt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Ballina via Athenry, Athlone and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Limerick and Ballycastle is 267 km. The road distance is 219.6 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Ballycastle without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Limerick to Ballycastle, including transfers.
Limerick to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Limerick to Ballycastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Ballycastle is to bus which takes 7h and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Ballycastle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Colbert to Ballycastle via ATU Galway and Ballina Humbrt in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Ballycastle via Athenry, Athlone, Manulla Junction, Ballina, and Ballina Bus Stn in around 7h 49m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 86 399 3003
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
- Phone
- +353 97 83544
- [email protected]
- Website
- barrettcoaches.com
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.barrettcoaches.com/
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkmayo.ie
Bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Ballycastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://locallinkmayo.ie/
- Contactless/Leap Discount
- €2
- Standard Adult Single
- €2
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Limerick to Ballycastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Ballycastle is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Limerick to Ballycastle.
There are 140+ hotels available in Ballycastle.



