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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Limerick is to fly and train which costs €50 - €170 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Limerick is to fly which takes 5h and costs €40 - €190.

How far is it from Birmingham to Limerick?

The distance between Birmingham and Limerick is 527 km.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Limerick without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 11h 52m and costs €120 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Birmingham to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 136+ hotels available in Limerick.

Birmingham to Limerick - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Birmingham to Limerick by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Birmingham Airport to Shannon Airport
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHX - SNN
5h
€41–187
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
11h 52m
€120–257
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
12h 48m
€130–216
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Birmingham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
11h 39m
€173–255
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
6h 24m
€50–233
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
6h 52m
€98–341
Fly Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 34m
€54–169
Fly Birmingham Airport to Cork Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 32m
€45–186
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 56m
€55–232

Birmingham to Limerick by train, foot, ferry, tram, and bus

21Weekly Services

11h 52mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Limerick.

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Distance: 527 km
Duration: 5h

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

Ryanair flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN) 4 times a week.

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