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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Magherafelt is to bus via Belfast which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Magherafelt is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Magherafelt?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Magherafelt station. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Magherafelt Bus Station via Dublin Airport T1 and Cookstown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Limerick to Magherafelt?

The distance between Limerick and Magherafelt is 282 miles. The road distance is 191.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Magherafelt without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Limerick to Magherafelt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Magherafelt bus from?

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

Train or bus from Limerick to Magherafelt?

The best way to get from Limerick to Magherafelt is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Limerick to Magherafelt bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Limerick to Magherafelt?

Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Magherafelt is 191 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Limerick to Magherafelt.

Where can I stay near Magherafelt?

There are 100+ hotels available in Magherafelt.

Limerick to Magherafelt - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Limerick to Magherafelt 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, bus
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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Magherafelt Bus Stationbus 210
7h 10m
Bus via Belfast
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 300
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
9h 10m
£35–50
Bus
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 Union Streetbus X4
7h 21m
Drive 190 mi
1. Drive from Limerick to Magherafeltcar 190 mi
4h 8m
£46–67
Train, bus 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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Magherafelt Bus Stationbus 210
7h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from Limerick to Newbridgetrain Re
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
9h 24m
£38–58

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Limerick to Magherafelt.

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Distance: 280 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Magherafelt Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Dublin Airport T1, and Cookstown Bus Station in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Magherafelt Bus Station via Newbridge, Hazelhatch, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Antrim, and Antrim Buscentre in around 9h 24m.

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