There are 5 ways to get from Portrush to Limerick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
8h 53m€48–68Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus 218
- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
9h 33mDrive 360.4 km
- Drive from Portrush to Limerickcar 360.4 km
4h 51m€64–92Train via Newbridge
- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
- Take the train from Newbridge to Limericktrain Re
9h 55m€54–81Bus
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus 234
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
11h 47m
Portrush to Limerick by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Limerick is to train which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Portrush to Limerick is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Coleraine Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Portrush and arriving at Limerick via Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Hazelhatch and Newbridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Portrush and Limerick is 502 km. The road distance is 360.4 km.
The best way to get from Portrush to Limerick without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Portrush to Limerick, including transfers.
Portrush to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Limerick train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Portrush to Limerick is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Limerick via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Burgh Quay in around 9h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Newbridge to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–21
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portrush to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.
Portrush to Limerick train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Limerick is 360 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Portrush to Limerick.
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