There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Downpatrick Head by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Re / ...
6h 54m€74–103Drive 224.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Limerick to Downpatrick Headcar 224.6 km
2h 49m€38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus Ng01
7h 25mBus via Ballina Humbrt
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
7h 56m€45–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
8h 10m€38–54
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Downpatrick Head is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Downpatrick Head is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Downpatrick Head. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert and arriving at Muingrevagh via ATU Galway and Ballina Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Downpatrick Head. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Ballina via Athenry, Athlone and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Limerick and Downpatrick Head is 329 km. The road distance is 224.6 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Downpatrick Head without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Limerick to Downpatrick Head, including transfers.
Limerick to Downpatrick Head bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Limerick to Downpatrick Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Downpatrick Head is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €70 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Downpatrick Head, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick to Downpatrick Head via Athenry, Athlone, Manulla Junction, and Ballina in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Colbert to Downpatrick Head via ATU Galway, Ballina Bus Stn, and Muingrevagh in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- 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
- Treacy Coaches
- Phone
- +353 97 83544
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barrett Travel
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Barrett Travel
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Downpatrick Head bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Limerick to Downpatrick Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Downpatrick Head is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Limerick to Downpatrick Head.
There are 112+ hotels available in Downpatrick Head.



