Birmingham to Limerick by train
Limerick lies 455 km (282 mi) west of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 14 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and Ireland rail, over roughly 555 km (345 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Birmingham | Limerick | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Population | 1.2 million | 102,287 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) |
| Stations on record | Five Ways railway station, Jewellery Quarter railway station, Adderley Park railway station | Limerick railway station |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | V94 |
What changes when you arrive in Limerick
Crossing from United Kingdom into Ireland: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +353; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book trains from Birmingham to Limerick
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Staying in Limerick
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Common questions
How far is Limerick from Birmingham?
455 km (282 mi) in a straight line, west of Birmingham; by road roughly 555 km (345 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Limerick by train?
About 5 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Limerick?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Limerick?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.