The average train between Northern Ireland and Limerick takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. 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 every 3 hours between Northern Ireland and Limerick. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northern Ireland is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Limerick at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 Northern Ireland station and arriving at Limerick station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Northern Ireland to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Northern Ireland to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Limerick is 240.1 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Limerick via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Limerick Junction in around 6h.