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How to get fromLimerick to Ballycastleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Ballycastle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    8h 9m
    £45–64

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    8h 14m
    £40–55

  3. Drive  227.9 mi

    1. Drive from Limerick to Ballycastlecar car 227.9 mi
    4h 56m
    £56–81

  4. Bus, train via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 2 Zone 21bus bus 723
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    8h 14m

  5. Train, bus via Newbridge

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Newbridgetrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Newbridge to Dublin Connollytrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    9h 12m
    £45–65

Limerick to Ballycastle by train, tram, and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Ballycastle. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Ballymena, walk to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, then take the bus to Dalriada Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Dalriada Hospital via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, Belfast Grand Central, Ballymena, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 8h 14m.

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