The average bus between Ballymena and Limerick takes 7h and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Limerick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Ballymena and Limerick. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Limerick at 2:30 AM. All services require a transfer at High Street and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Limerick? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Limerick station via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Ballymena to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
The distance between Ballymena and Limerick is 289.1 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a bus from George Street to Limerick Arthur's Quay via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Burgh Quay in around 7h 31m.