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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Londonderry is to bus via Dublin which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Londonderry is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Londonderry?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Londonderry station. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Derry Londonderry Bus Station via Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Limerick and Londonderry?

No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Londonderry. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Derry-Londonderry via Limerick Junction, Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Limerick to Londonderry?

The distance between Limerick and Londonderry is 277 miles. The road distance is 200.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Londonderry without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Limerick to Londonderry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Londonderry bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Limerick to Londonderry train from?

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

Train or bus from Limerick to Londonderry?

The best way to get from Limerick to Londonderry is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Limerick to Londonderry bus arrive?

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

Where does the Limerick to Londonderry train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Limerick to Londonderry?

Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Londonderry is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Limerick to Londonderry.

Where can I stay near Londonderry?

There are 332+ hotels available in Londonderry.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Londonderry by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus X4 / ...
7h 3m
Bus via Dublin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 300
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Derry Foylesidebus 705x
8h 38m
£33–45
Train
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 Derry-Londonderrytrain
8h 39m
£46–67
Drive 199 mi
1. Drive from Limerick to Londonderrycar 199 mi
4h 11m
£49–70
Bus #2
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
8h 55m
£42–61

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Limerick to Londonderry.

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Distance: 275.5 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Derry Londonderry Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Dublin Airport T1 in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Derry-Londonderry via Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Busáras, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 8h 39m.

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