The average train between Carrickfergus and Limerick takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Carrickfergus to Limerick. 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 4 hours between Carrickfergus and Limerick. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carrickfergus is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Limerick at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Great Central and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Carrickfergus to Limerick? 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 Carrickfergus to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus station and arriving at Limerick station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Carrickfergus to Limerick train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Carrickfergus to Limerick train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Limerick Junction station.
The distance between Carrickfergus and Limerick is 293.9 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Carrickfergus to Limerick via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Limerick Junction in around 7h 6m.