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How to get fromLimerick to Derry City and Strabaneby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Limerick to Derry City and Strabane by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

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    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10bus bus 712
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Bradley Waybus bus 32
    8h 3m
    £34–52

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain train Re
    8h 21m
    £85–117

  3. Drive 185.5 mi

    1. Drive from Limerick to Derry City and Strabanecar car 185.5 mi
    3h 50m
    £46–66

  4. Train, bus via Dublin

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Bradley Waybus bus 32
    8h 43m
    £39–55

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Letterkenny Busbus bus 964
    9h 5m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus 64
    10h 5m
    £35–53

Limerick to Derry City and Strabane by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland?

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Derry City and Strabane via Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Londonderry in around 8h 21m.

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