The average train between Limerick and Carrickfergus takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Limerick and Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 8:55 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 9h 20m. 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 Carrickfergus station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
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 409 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Carrickfergus via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 5h 52m.
