There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Portstewart by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
7h 38m£44–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 2 Zone 21bus 723
- Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus 785
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
8h 8mDrive 221.3 mi
- Drive from Limerick to Portstewartcar 221.3 mi
4h 49m£55–79Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
8h 27mTrain via Newbridge
- Take the train from Limerick to Newbridgetrain Re
- Take the train from Newbridge to Dublin Connollytrain Re
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
8h 39m£45–66
Limerick to Portstewart by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Portstewart is to train which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Portstewart is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Coleraine via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Limerick and Portstewart is 311 miles. The road distance is 222.6 miles.
The best way to get from Limerick to Portstewart without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £40 - £70.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Limerick to Portstewart, including transfers.
Limerick to Portstewart bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Portstewart train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Portstewart is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Portstewart, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick to Portstewart Promenade via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portstewart Promenade via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 8h 27m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
Train from Limerick to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £12–18
Train from Newbridge to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £4–7
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 2 Zone 21
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–120
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Portstewart bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Limerick to Portstewart train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Portstewart is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Limerick to Portstewart.
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