There are 6 ways to get from Limerick to Downpatrick Head by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train, line 445 bus
best- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Claremorris
- Take the train from Claremorris to BallinaIc
- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Station to Muingrevagh445
6h 34mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Station251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ballina Bus Station52
7h 20m€37–53Train
- Take the train from Limerick to PortarlingtonIc
- Take the train from Portarlington to Manulla JunctionIc / ...
6h 49m€77–105Drive 224.6 km
- Drive from Limerick to Downpatrick Head224.6 km
2h 49m€38–55Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to ATU Galway51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus StationNg01
7h 25mBus via Galway #2
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to ATU Galway51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Station52
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 240 km. The road distance is 224.6 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Downpatrick Head without a car is to bus and train and line 445 bus which takes 6h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 49m 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 49m. 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 Claremorris to Ballina
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Limerick to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- 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 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- moreinfo
- Michael Moran
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ballina Bus Station to Muingrevagh
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- 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/
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