anybody tell me how long it take from belfast 2 limerick via anthlone by bus

just wanna plane my trip from belfast to limerick via anthlone or anywhereelse by bus, how long will take me and how much.
i dont want the bus to pass dundalk or dublin mean south side cuz been there before.




thanks

You have no choice but to pass through Dublin - Unless you use a NI translink tour operator and book overnight accomodation .

You can get a bus from Belfast to Dublin Airport. It leaves every hour on the hour from the Europa Bus Station Belfast. Takes 2 to 3 hrs depending on the time of day. Return cost around 17 sterling. Single about 12 sterling. Then get JJ Kavanagh bus to Limerick. See links below. Dublin Airport is a good place to break the journey as you can use the facilities at the airport and get something to eat etc.

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http://www.dublinairport.com/to-and-from/by-bus/