There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Castlewellan by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
6h 2mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Limerick to Newbridgetrain Re
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain Rail
7h 44m£27–40Drive 178.3 mi
- Drive from Limerick to Castlewellancar 178.3 mi
3h 53m£43–62Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
7h 3m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Castlewellan is to train which costs £26 - £40 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Castlewellan is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Castlewellan. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Castlewellan Upper Square via Dublin Airport T1 and Newry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Limerick and Castlewellan is 211 miles. The road distance is 179.4 miles.
The best way to get from Limerick to Castlewellan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Limerick to Castlewellan, including transfers.
Limerick to Castlewellan bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Castlewellan is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 7h 44m.
Limerick to Castlewellan bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Castlewellan is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Limerick to Castlewellan.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Castlewellan, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Castlewellan Upper Square via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Dublin Airport T1, and Newry Bus Station in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Castlewellan Upper Square via Newbridge, Hazelhatch, Dublin Connolly, Newry, Newry Train Station [bus stop], and Newry Bus Station in around 7h 44m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £12–18
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £9–13
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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