There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly1 Gc->Dn
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick JunctionIc / ...
4h 47m€36–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Burgh Quay785
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay300
6h 58m€34–71Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick JunctionIc / ...
5h 19mDrive 337.9 km
- Drive from Belfast to Limerick Junction337.9 km
3h 50m€60–86
Belfast to Limerick Junction by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Durham Street and arriving at Limerick Junction via Burgh Quay and Limerick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Great Victoria Street and arriving at Limerick Junction via Busáras and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Belfast and Limerick Junction is 354 km. The road distance is 337.9 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction, including transfers.
Belfast to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Grand Central Station Durham Street.
Belfast to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Translink, depart from Great Victoria Street station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Limerick Junction, Ireland?
You can take a train from Great Victoria Street to Limerick Junction via Dublin Connolly, Busáras, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Limerick Junction via Burgh Quay, Limerick Arthur's Quay, and Limerick Bus Station in around 6h 58m.
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- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.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/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Belfast to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Limerick Junction is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Belfast to Limerick Junction.
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