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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Limerick is to train and fly and bus which costs €100 - €260 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs €110 - €320.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Limerick?

The distance between Bournemouth and Limerick is 783 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Limerick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 15h 16m and costs €190 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Bournemouth to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 159+ hotels available in Limerick.

Bournemouth to Limerick - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Bournemouth to Limerick by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, 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 Bournemouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
6h 58m
€111–313
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
7h 16m
€92–241
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford 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
15h 16m
€198–320
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 55
31h 44m
€112–919
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerickcar
13h 42m
€125–491
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LGW - SNN
7h 22m
€100–362
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
7h 52m
€105–303
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
9h 8m
€136–271
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
9h 33m
€105–253
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 22m
€122–312

Bournemouth to Limerick by train, ferry, foot, and tram

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15h 16mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Limerick.

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Distance: 783.2 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, 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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bournemouth to Limerick via Stafford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 15h 16m.

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