What is the cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Limerick?

The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Limerick is to drive which costs €65 - €95 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Limerick?

The fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Limerick is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Ballycastle and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Ballymena Bus Station, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Ballycastle to Limerick?

The distance between Ballycastle and Limerick is 468 km. The road distance is 368.5 km.

How do I travel from Ballycastle to Limerick without a car?

The best way to get from Ballycastle to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 8h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ballycastle to Limerick?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Ballycastle to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballycastle to Limerick bus from?

Ballycastle to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Market Street station.

Where does the Ballycastle to Limerick bus arrive?

Ballycastle to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ballycastle to Limerick?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballycastle to Limerick is 369 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Ballycastle to Limerick.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 135+ hotels available in Limerick.

Ballycastle to Limerick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ballycastle 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
best
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to High Street218 / ...
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay712
8h 32m
Drive 368.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballycastle to Limerick368.5 km
5h 4m
€65–94
Bus, train via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Central0
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
8h 38m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Coleraine Buscentre171 / ...
2. Take the train from Coleraine to Derry-Londonderry0
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Galway, Bus Station64
4. Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station51
12h

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 468.1 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Market Street to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Ballymena Bus Station, High Street, Glengall Street, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 8h 32m.

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