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

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There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Derry City and Strabane by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Strabane Bus Stnbus bus 32
    8h 1m
    £24–55

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    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 2m
    £118–160

  3. Drive  185.5 mi

    1. Drive from Limerick to Derry City and Strabanecar car 185.5 mi
    3h 50m
    £47–67

  4. Bus via Foyle Street Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walkbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    9h 39m
    £24–29

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    10h 5m
    £39–57

Limerick to Derry City and Strabane by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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 Terminal 1 Zone 2, Airport Zone 12, Strabane Bus Stn, and Strabane Bus Station in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Derry City and Strabane via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Londonderry in around 8h 2m.

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