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How to get fromPortrush to Limerickby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portrush to Limerick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Dublin

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    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus bus 300
    8h 33m
    €48–67

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Laganside Bus Stationbus bus 218
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus bus 712
    9h 27m

  3. Drive 360.4 km

    1. Drive from Portrush to Limerickcar car 360.4 km
    4h 51m
    €64–93

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Newbridge to Limericktrain train Re
    9h 54m
    €54–81

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Derry-Londonderrytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to ATU Galwaybus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert Stationbus bus 51
    11h 6m
    €57–84

Portrush to Limerick by bus and train

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Coleraine Buscentre, Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portrush to Limerick via Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Hazelhatch, and Newbridge in around 9h 54m.

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