There are 5 ways to get from Antrim to Limerick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
6h 47m€43–61Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
7h 6m€32–44Drive 327.8 km
- Drive from Antrim to Limerickcar 327.8 km
4h 23m€58–84Train via Tipperary
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain 212 / ...
7h 6m€44–64Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
7h 46m
Antrim to Limerick by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antrim to Limerick is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Antrim to Limerick is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Antrim to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Antrim Buscentre and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Europa Bus Centre and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Antrim to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Antrim and arriving at Limerick via Belfast Great Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Antrim and Limerick is 423 km. The road distance is 327.8 km.
The best way to get from Antrim to Limerick without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Antrim to Limerick, including transfers.
Antrim to Limerick bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Europa Bus Centre station.
Antrim to Limerick train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.
The best way to get from Antrim to Limerick is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
You can take a train from Antrim to Limerick via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antrim Buscentre to Limerick Arthur's Quay via High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Burgh Quay in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Antrim to Limerick bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Antrim to Limerick train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antrim to Limerick is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Antrim to Limerick.
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