The average train between Limerick and Holywood takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Limerick to Holywood. 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 4 times a day between Limerick and Holywood. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Holywood at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h • 3 changes



5h 45m • 3 changes



5h 40m • 3 changes



5h 30m • 3 changes



7h 30m • 3 changes



7h 35m • 3 changes
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14h 20m • 3 changes
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16h 5m • 3 changes



6h • 3 changes



5h 45m • 3 changes



5h 40m • 3 changes



5h 30m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Holywood. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Holywood station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Limerick to Holywood train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Holywood train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Limerick and Holywood is 286.3 km. The road distance is 398 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Holywood via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Great Central in around 5h 36m.