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

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

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  1. Train

    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 Great Central to Colerainetrain train
    7h 5m
    £44–65

  2. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    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 bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 218
    7h 56m
    £32–43

  3. Drive  217.4 mi

    1. Drive from Limerick to Colerainecar car 217.4 mi
    4h 42m
    £54–78

  4. Train via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain train
    7h 31m
    £45–67

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Rose Gardensbus bus 234
    11h 8m
    £44–59

Limerick to Coleraine by train and tram

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Coleraine Buscentre via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Bridge Street in around 7h 56m.

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