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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus 705x
    5h
    £28–39

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    5h 3m
    £33–48

  3. Drive  197.7 mi

    1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar car 197.7 mi
    4h 8m
    £49–71

  4. 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 Belfast Glengallbus bus
    6h 2m
    £45–90

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 2 Zone 21bus bus 723
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    5h

  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 51m
    £34–50

Limerick to Northern Ireland by bus

Calendar119Weekly Buses
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Belfast Glengall via Terminal 1 Zone 2 in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 3m.

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