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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Ballycastle is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick station to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Limerick Colbert Station and arriving at Marine Corner via Galway Ceannt Station, Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

How far is it from Limerick to Ballycastle?

The distance between Limerick and Ballycastle is 289 miles. The road distance is 229.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Ballycastle without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Limerick to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Ballycastle bus from?

Limerick to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Limerick Colbert Station.

Where does the Limerick to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Limerick to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway Ceannt Station.

Can I drive from Limerick to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Ballycastle is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Limerick to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 341+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Ballycastle 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
8h 20m
Drive 227.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Limerick to Ballycastlecar 227.9 mi
4h 57m
£56–81
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
8h 25m
Train, bus via Newbridge
1. Take the train from Limerick to Newbridgetrain Re
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
9h 38m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 51
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus 234
4. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Marine Cornerbus 402 / ...
12h 36m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Limerick to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 287.5 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Marine Corner via Galway Ceannt Station, Derry Londonderry Bus Station, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 12h 36m.

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