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 €55 - €160 and takes 7h 32m.

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 €50 - €170.

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 car ferry which takes 12h 39m and costs €90 - €200.

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 134+ hotels available in Limerick.

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

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

Fly Birmingham Airport to Shannon Airport
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)BHX - SNN
5h
€55–164
Fly Birmingham Airport to Cork Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
7h 34m
€49–193
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
3. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
12h 39m
€93–194
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station55
18h 25m
€94–162
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Birmingham to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerick
8h 26m
€116–160
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
6h 54m
€98–301
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
7h 1m
€54–242
Fly Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
7h 32m
€58–156
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to LimerickIc
12h 47m
€117–200

Birmingham to Limerick by train, car ferry, and bus

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12h 39mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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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) 5 times a week.

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