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How to get fromCarrickfergus to Limerickby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Limerick by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus bus 300
    6h 34m
    €41–58

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus bus 712
    7h 5m
    €37–164

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train 212 / ...
    7h 6m
    €42–62

  4. Drive 335.8 km

    1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Limerickcar car 335.8 km
    4h 21m
    €59–84

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Stationbus bus
    7h 48m
    €66–247

  6. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus bus 735
    8h 12m

Carrickfergus to Limerick by train and bus

Calendar171Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?

You can take a train from Carrickfergus to Limerick via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Limerick Junction in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Donegall Place, Grand Central Station, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 7h 5m.

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