The average train between Limerick and Carrickfergus takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Limerick to Carrickfergus. 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 Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 2:20 PM which arrives into Carrickfergus at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Belfast Grand Central station via Dublin Heuston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Limerick to Carrickfergus train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Carrickfergus train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Limerick and Carrickfergus is 293.9 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Carrickfergus via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 45m.
