The average train between Limerick and Northern Ireland takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Limerick to Northern Ireland. 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 Northern Ireland. 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 Northern Ireland at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Arrives next day


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Want to know about travelling from Limerick to Northern Ireland? 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 Limerick to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Northern Ireland station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Limerick to Northern Ireland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Northern Ireland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between Limerick and Northern Ireland is 240.1 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.