There are 6 ways to get from Magherafelt to Limerick by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 210
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
6h 42m€44–63Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X4
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
7h 52m€26–34Bus via Belfast
- Take the bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 210
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712 / ...
6h 50m€39–161Drive 306.5 km
- Drive from Magherafelt to Limerickcar 306.5 km
4h 7m€56–81Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
7h 53m€51–72Train via Newbridge
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newbridgetrain Re
- Take the train from Newbridge to Limericktrain Re
9h 4m€51–74
Magherafelt to Limerick by bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Magherafelt to Limerick is to bus which costs €26 - €35 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Magherafelt to Limerick is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Magherafelt station to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Magherafelt Bus Station and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via Grand Central Station and Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Magherafelt to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Antrim and arriving at Limerick via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Magherafelt and Limerick is 450 km. The road distance is 306.5 km.
The best way to get from Magherafelt to Limerick without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 42m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Magherafelt to Limerick, including transfers.
Magherafelt to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Magherafelt Bus Station.
Magherafelt to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Magherafelt to Limerick is to bus via Belfast which takes 6h 50m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Magherafelt, Northern Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Limerick Arthurs Qy via Grand Central Station Stand 7, Grand Central Station, Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Airport Zone 10 in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Limerick via Antrim Buscentre, Antrim, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 53m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Newbridge to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–21
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Magherafelt to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 7.
Magherafelt to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Magherafelt to Limerick is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Magherafelt to Limerick.
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