The average train between Limerick and Northern Ireland takes 5h 49m 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 3 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 8:55 AM which arrives into Northern Ireland at 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 49m.
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.
