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How to get fromLimerick to Newcastleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Newcastle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain train Ic
    5h 2m
    £129–163

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Newcastle Bus Stationbus bus 520 / ...
    7h 4m
    £23–136

  3. Drive  180.3 mi

    1. Drive from Limerick to Newcastlecar car 180.3 mi
    3h 58m
    £45–65

  4. Train, bus

    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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Newcastle Bus Stationbus bus 520 / ...
    6h 59m
    £37–52

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walkbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Newcastle Bus Stationbus bus 520 / ...
    8h 9m
    £33–43

Limerick to Newcastle by bus

Calendar154Weekly Buses
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Limerick to Newcastle via Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Newry in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Newcastle Bus Station via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 7h 4m.

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