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

The cheapest way to get from Castlerock to Limerick is to train and bus via Dublin which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlerock to Limerick is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Castlerock and Limerick?

No, there is no direct train from Castlerock to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Castlerock and arriving at Limerick via Belfast Great Central, Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Castlerock to Limerick?

The distance between Castlerock and Limerick is 486 km. The road distance is 355.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlerock to Limerick without a car is to train and bus via Dublin which takes 7h 41m and costs €45 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Castlerock to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlerock to Limerick train from?

Castlerock to Limerick train services, operated by Translink, depart from Castlerock station.

Train or bus from Castlerock to Limerick?

The best way to get from Castlerock to Limerick is to bus which takes 9h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Castlerock to Limerick train arrive?

Castlerock to Limerick train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Castlerock to Limerick?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlerock to Limerick is 356 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Castlerock to Limerick.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 136+ hotels available in Limerick.

Castlerock to Limerick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Castlerock to Limerick by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus via Dublin
best
1. Take the train from Castlerock to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
7h 41m
€48–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus 218
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
9h 14m
Drive 355.9 km
1. Drive from Castlerock to Limerickcar 355.9 km
4h 53m
€62–89
Train
1. Take the train from Castlerock to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain 212 / ...
8h 13m
€49–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Castlerock to Derry-Londonderrytrain
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to ATU Galwaybus 64
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
9h 52m
€56–83

Castlerock to Limerick by train and bus

96Weekly Services

7h 41mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 485.9 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from Castlerock to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Coleraine, Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Burgh Quay in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlerock to Limerick via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Limerick Junction in around 8h 13m.

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