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How to get fromLimerick to Belfastby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Limerick to Belfast by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    4h 55m
    £33–48

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus 705x
    5h
    £28–40

  3. Drive  197.7 mi

    1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar car 197.7 mi
    4h 8m
    £50–71

  4. Fly Shannon Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane SNN - BHD
    6h 42m
    £92–244

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 2 Zone 21bus bus 723
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    5h

  6. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KIR - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    6h 2m
    £46–101

  7. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane ORK - BHD
    7h 45m
    £79–258

Limerick to Belfast by train and tram

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Limerick to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Belfast Glengall via Terminal 1 Zone 2 in around 5h.

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