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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 Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train 1_Dn->Gc
    6h 2m
    £36–53

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    6h 19m
    £30–41

  3. Drive 207.9 mi

    1. Drive from Limerick to Carrickferguscar car 207.9 mi
    4h 19m
    £51–74

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

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KIR - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    6h 58m
    £53–121

  5. Train via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train 205 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train 1_Dn->Gc
    6h 33m
    £37–55

  6. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus bus X1
    7h 3m

  7. 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
    7h 48m
    £84–219

Limerick to Carrickfergus by train and tram

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest 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 Belfast Great Central in around 6h 2m. 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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