The average train between Limerick and Belfast takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Limerick to Belfast. 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 3 times a day between Limerick and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Belfast at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Belfast station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Limerick to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between Limerick and Belfast is 278.9 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Belfast Great Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 5m.