What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Limerick?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Limerick is to train and bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Limerick?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Limerick is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland station to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Northern Ireland and Limerick?

No, there is no direct train from Northern Ireland to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Belfast Great Central and arriving at Limerick via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Limerick?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Limerick is 365 km. The road distance is 319 km.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Limerick without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs €35 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Limerick?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Northern Ireland to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Limerick bus from?

Northern Ireland to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Limerick train from?

Northern Ireland to Limerick train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.

Train or bus from Northern Ireland to Limerick?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Limerick is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Limerick bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Limerick bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Limerick train arrive?

Northern Ireland to Limerick train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Northern Ireland to Limerick?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Ireland to Limerick is 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Northern Ireland to Limerick.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 161+ hotels available in Limerick.

Northern Ireland to Limerick - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Limerick by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712
4h 59m
€37–158
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
5h 29m
€35–48
Train
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain 212 / ...
6h
€36–52
Drive 319 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar 319 km
4h 9m
€56–81
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus
7h 1m
€53–111
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
7h

Northern Ireland to Limerick by bus

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Limerick.

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Distance: 365.1 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Limerick Arthurs Qy via Terminal 1 Zone 1 and Airport Zone 10 in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Limerick via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Limerick Junction in around 6h.

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