Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Carrickfergus

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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 / ...
    5h 53m
    £39–57

  2. Bus via Pottinger's Entry High Street

    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 Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    6h 21m
    £29–41

  3. Bus

    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 56m

  4. Drive 207.9 mi

    1. Drive from Limerick to Carrickferguscar car 207.9 mi
    4h 21m
    £51–74

  5. 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 Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    6h 58m
    £52–96

  6. Train via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    6h 4m
    £41–59

  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 38m
    £83–223

Limerick to Carrickfergus by train and tram

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Limerick to Carrickfergus.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Carrickfergus via Terminal 2 Zone 21, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Belfast Great Central in around 5h 56m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers