The average train between Belfast and Limerick Junction takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Belfast to Limerick Junction. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Belfast and Limerick Junction. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Limerick Junction at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Belfast to Limerick Junction? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Limerick Junction station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Belfast to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Belfast to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
The distance between Belfast and Limerick Junction is 277.4 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Limerick Junction via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 48m.