There are 6 ways to get from Limerick to Ballybay 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
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 46m€87–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10bus 712
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus 32
6h 5m€32–50Drive 230.1 km
- Drive from Limerick to Ballybaycar 230.1 km
3h 4m€39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Castleblayneybus 32
6h 18m€36–51Train, bus via Tipperary
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Castleblayneybus 32
6h 44m€37–54Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Castleblayneybus 180 / ...
7h 14m
Limerick to Ballybay by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Ballybay is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Ballybay is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Ballybay. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Ballybay via Airport Zone 12 and Castleblayney. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Ballybay. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Dundalk via Limerick Junction, Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Limerick and Ballybay is 336 km. The road distance is 230.1 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Ballybay without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €85 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Limerick to Ballybay, including transfers.
Limerick to Ballybay bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Ballybay train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Ballybay is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €85 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Ballybay, Ulster, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick to Ballybay via Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Dundalk in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ballybay via Airport Zone 12 and Castleblayney in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Castleblayney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Castleblayney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €18–26
- Phone
- 047-72164
- info@mcconnonsbuses.com
- Website
- McConnon Travel
Bus from Parnell Square Nth to Castleblayney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- McConnon Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Ballybay bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 10 station.
Limerick to Ballybay train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Ballybay is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Limerick to Ballybay.
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