What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Limerick?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Limerick is to fly and bus which costs €55 - €220 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Limerick?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €95 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Milton Keynes Coachway, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 34m.

How far is it from Bedford to Limerick?

The distance between Bedford and Limerick is 732 km.

How do I travel from Bedford to Limerick without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Limerick without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 21h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Limerick?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Bedford to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Limerick bus from?

Bedford to Limerick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Bedford to Limerick bus arrive?

Bedford to Limerick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 136+ hotels available in Limerick.

Bedford to Limerick - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Bedford to Limerick by train, plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, or car

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

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
6h 38m
€97–337
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bedford to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LTN - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain
7h 54m
€53–251
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
21h 34m
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bedford to London Blackfriarstrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus
3. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 55
39h 19m
€235–598
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bedford to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
12h 45m
€192–282
Fly Luton Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane LTN - KIR
2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Stationbus
6h 40m
€59–218
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
6h 38m
€67–274
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHX - SNN
6h 52m
€54–234
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 10m
€113–356
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 1m
€75–263
Bus, bus and ferry via Northampton
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus 41
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
23h 11m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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Distance: 732.2 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Limerick, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bedford to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Farringdon, walk to Farringdon Without, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the line 51 bus to Limerick Colbert Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Milton Keynes Coachway, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 21h 34m.

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