There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction 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
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
4h 23m€37–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
4h 32m€37–158Drive 337.8 km
- Drive from Belfast to Limerick Junctioncar 337.8 km
3h 51m€62–89Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712 / ...
7h 4m€40–182
Belfast to Limerick Junction by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Limerick Junction via Airport Zone 10, Patrick Street and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Limerick Junction via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Belfast and Limerick Junction is 354 km. The road distance is 337.8 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction, including transfers.
Belfast to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €190 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Limerick Junction, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Limerick Junction via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Limerick Junction via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 10, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Patrick Street, and Limerick Colbert in around 7h 4m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Limerick Junction is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Belfast to Limerick Junction.
There are 99+ hotels available in Limerick Junction.



