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How to get fromLimerick to Northern Irelandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Limerick to Northern Ireland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    4h 55m
    £34–48

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walkbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    6h 5m
    £29–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10bus bus 712
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    5h 2m
    £31–143

  4. Drive 197.7 mi

    1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar car 197.7 mi
    4h 8m
    £48–69

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KIR - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    6h 2m
    £46–97

  6. Train via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    5h 20m
    £35–51

Limerick to Northern Ireland by train and tram

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Limerick to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Grand Central Station Stand 11 via Airport Zone 10 and Dublin Airport T1 in around 5h 2m.

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