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

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There are 5 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Limerick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Tipperary

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    5h 48m
    €47–69

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 712
    6h 45m
    €37–159

  3. Drive 335.8 km

    1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Limerickcar car 335.8 km
    4h 22m
    €60–87

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain train Re
    6h 30m
    €46–66

  5. 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 Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    7h 8m

Carrickfergus to Limerick by train and tram

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Carrickfergus to Limerick via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Limerick Junction in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Limerick Arthurs Qy via Donegall Place, Grand Central Station, Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Airport Zone 10 in around 6h 45m.

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