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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Castlerock is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Castlerock is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Castlerock?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Castlerock. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Coleraine Buscentre via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Limerick and Castlerock?

No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Castlerock. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Castlerock via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Limerick to Castlerock?

The distance between Limerick and Castlerock is 311 miles. The road distance is 221.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Castlerock without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £45 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Limerick to Castlerock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Castlerock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Limerick to Castlerock train from?

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

Train or bus from Limerick to Castlerock?

The best way to get from Limerick to Castlerock is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Limerick to Castlerock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Limerick to Castlerock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Limerick to Castlerock?

Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Castlerock is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Limerick to Castlerock.

Where can I stay near Castlerock?

There are 786+ hotels available in Castlerock.

Limerick to Castlerock - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Limerick to Castlerock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Castlerocktrain Re
7h 3m
£46–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus 51
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
12h 1m
£41–61
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
8h 30m
Drive 220.6 mi
1. Drive from Limerick to Castlerockcar 220.6 mi
4h 51m
£54–78
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
3. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Castlerocktrain
8h 9m
£58–115
Train via Tipperary
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 Castlerocktrain Re
7h 27m
£47–69
Fly Shannon Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane SNN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Castlerocktrain
8h 49m
£94–241

Limerick to Castlerock by train and tram

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7h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 309 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Castlerock, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Limerick to Castlerock via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Castlerock via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, Coleraine Buscentre, and Coleraine in around 8h 30m.

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