What is the cheapest way to get from Limerick to Buncrana?

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Buncrana is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Limerick to Buncrana?

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Buncrana is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Buncrana?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Buncrana. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Cockhill Rd via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Limerick and Buncrana?

No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Buncrana. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Londonderry via Limerick Junction, Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Limerick to Buncrana?

The distance between Limerick and Buncrana is 446 km. The road distance is 342 km.

How do I travel from Limerick to Buncrana without a car?

The best way to get from Limerick to Buncrana without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 7h 43m and costs €40 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Limerick to Buncrana?

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Limerick to Buncrana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Buncrana bus from?

Limerick to Buncrana bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Buncrana train from?

Limerick to Buncrana train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.

Train, bus or fly from Limerick to Buncrana?

The best way to get from Limerick to Buncrana is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 7h 43m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 9h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €380 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Limerick to Buncrana bus arrive?

Limerick to Buncrana bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Limerick to Buncrana train arrive?

Limerick to Buncrana train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Limerick to Buncrana?

Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Buncrana is 342 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Limerick to Buncrana.

Where can I stay near Buncrana?

There are 397+ hotels available in Buncrana.

Limerick to Buncrana - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Limerick to Buncrana by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
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1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712 / ...
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Cockhill Rdbus 933 / ...
7h 43m
€44–56
Train
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re
9h 1m
€62–91
Drive 342 km
1. Drive from Limerick to Buncranacar 342 km
4h 31m
€59–86
Fly
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane SNN - LDY
7h 51m
€116–372
Bus
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus 51
2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Letterkenny Busbus 964
3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Buncranabus 951
9h 11m
€47–61
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus 51
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Letterkenny Busbus 64
3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Buncranabus 951
10h 5m
€49–70

Limerick to Buncrana by bus

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Distance: 445.9 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Buncrana, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Cockhill Rd via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Airport Zone 16 in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Buncrana via Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Londonderry in around 9h 1m.

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