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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin HeustontrainIc
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Streettrain1 Dn->Gc
    6h 14m
    £40–58

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus712
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus705x
    6h 19m
    £30–41

  3. Drive 207.9 mi

    1. Drive from Limerick to Carrickferguscar207.9 mi
    4h 19m
    £52–76

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

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Kerry Airportbus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeKIR - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
    6h 58m
    £49–111

  5. Train via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin HeustontrainIc / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Streettrain1 Dn->Gc
    6h 58m
    £41–60

  6. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus300
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1busX1
    7h 15m

  7. Fly Shannon Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeSNN - BHD
    8h 49m
    £99–279

Limerick to Carrickfergus by train and tram

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Limerick to Carrickfergus via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Great Victoria Street in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Joymount via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and High Street in around 6h 19m.

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