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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Coleraine is to train which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Coleraine is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Coleraine Buscentre via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Limerick and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Coleraine via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Limerick to Coleraine?

The distance between Limerick and Coleraine is 305 miles. The road distance is 218.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Coleraine without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Limerick to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Coleraine bus from?

Limerick to Coleraine bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Coleraine train from?

Limerick to Coleraine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.

Train or bus from Limerick to Coleraine?

The best way to get from Limerick to Coleraine is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Limerick to Coleraine bus arrive?

Limerick to Coleraine bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Limerick to Coleraine train arrive?

Limerick to Coleraine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Limerick to Coleraine?

Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Coleraine is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Limerick to Coleraine.

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 714+ hotels available in Coleraine.

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

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

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Train
best
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 Colerainetrain
7h 16m
£41–61
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
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 bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
7h 47m
Drive 217.5 mi
1. Drive from Limerick to Colerainecar 217.5 mi
4h 43m
£54–77
Train via Tipperary
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
7h 48m
£42–63
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
11h 10m

Limerick to Coleraine by train and tram

30Weekly Services

7h 16mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Limerick to Coleraine.

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Distance: 303.3 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Limerick to Coleraine via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Coleraine Buscentre via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street 2 in around 7h 47m.

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