There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
4h 24m€37–53Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
4h 56m€20–28Drive 337.8 km
- Drive from Belfast to Limerick Junctioncar 337.8 km
3h 51m€62–89Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712 / ...
6h 45m€56–183
Belfast to Limerick Junction by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction is to bus and train which costs €20 - €28 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Limerick Junction via Airport Zone 10, Patrick Street and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Limerick Junction via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Belfast and Limerick Junction is 354 km. The road distance is 337.8 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction, including transfers.
Belfast to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Limerick Junction is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €190 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Limerick Junction, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Limerick Junction via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Limerick Junction via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 10, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Patrick Street, and Limerick Colbert in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 61 511070
- hello@flightlink.ie
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Limerick Junction is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Belfast to Limerick Junction.
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