There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Downpatrick Head by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Manulla Junctiontrain Re
6h 45m€77–105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ballina Bus Stationbus 52
7h 20m€37–53Drive 224.6 km
- Drive from Limerick to Downpatrick Headcar 224.6 km
2h 49m€38–55Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stationbus Ng01
7h 25mBus via Galway #2
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stationbus 52
8h€42–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Downpatrick Head is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Downpatrick Head is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Downpatrick Head. However, there are services departing from Henry Street and arriving at Muingrevagh via Galway Ceannt Station and Ballina Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Limerick and Downpatrick Head is 376 km. The road distance is 224.6 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Downpatrick Head without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €75 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Limerick to Downpatrick Head, including transfers.
Limerick to Downpatrick Head bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Downpatrick Head is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €75 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 20m.
Limerick to Downpatrick Head bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Downpatrick Head is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Limerick to Downpatrick Head.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Downpatrick Head, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick to Downpatrick Head via Portarlington, Manulla Junction, and Ballina in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henry Street to Downpatrick Head via Galway Ceannt Station, Ballina Bus Station, and Muingrevagh in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portarlington to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ballina Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 86 399 3003
- treacycoaches@yahoo.com
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
- Phone
- +353 97 83544
- info@barrettcoaches.com
- Website
- barrettcoaches.com
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.barrettcoaches.com/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 99+ hotels available in Downpatrick Head.



