The average train between Northern Ireland and Limerick takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Northern Ireland to Limerick. 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 Northern Ireland and Limerick. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northern Ireland is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Limerick at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 33m • 2 changes

5h 36m • 2 changes

5h 36m • 2 changes

6h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Northern Ireland to Limerick? 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 Northern Ireland to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central station and arriving at Limerick station via Dublin Connolly station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Northern Ireland to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Northern Ireland to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Limerick is 240.1 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Limerick via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 41m.