There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Belfast Harbour by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2712
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre705x
6h 29m£30–41Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Dublin HeustonIc
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street1 Dn->Gc
6h 46m£39–57Drive 200 mi
- Drive from Limerick to Belfast Harbour200 mi
4h 10m£50–72Train via Tipperary
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street1 Dn->Gc
7h 17m£40–59Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walk300
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1X1
7h 36m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Belfast Harbour is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Belfast Harbour is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Belfast Harbour. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Bute Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Donegall Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Belfast Harbour. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Yorkgate via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Great Victoria Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Limerick and Belfast Harbour is 232 miles. The road distance is 201.2 miles.
The best way to get from Limerick to Belfast Harbour without a car is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs £30 - £45.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Limerick to Belfast Harbour, including transfers.
Limerick to Belfast Harbour bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Limerick to Belfast Harbour train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Belfast Harbour is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Belfast Harbour, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Belfast Harbour via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Donegall Place, and Bute Street in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Belfast Harbour via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Great Victoria Street, and Yorkgate in around 6h 46m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £15–22
Train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Belfast Harbour bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Limerick to Belfast Harbour train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Belfast Harbour is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Limerick to Belfast Harbour.
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