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 which costs €70 - €280 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Limerick is to bus and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs €70 - €260.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Limerick?

The distance between Bournemouth and Limerick is 771 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 14h 26m and costs €150 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Bournemouth to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 140+ hotels available in Limerick.

Bournemouth to Limerick - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry

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

Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
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1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
6h 42m
€70–254
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
14h 26m
€152–335
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourg
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station55
36h
€78–656
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerick
11h 8m
€147–212
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LGW - SNN
7h 12m
€107–293
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)STN - SNN
7h 57m
€74–271
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)SOU - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
8h 21m
€89–280
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
9h 18m
€97–271
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourg
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay300
36h 7m
€116–225

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

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Limerick.

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Distance: 771.3 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Limerick. However, you can take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, 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 train from Bournemouth to Limerick via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Dublin Connolly in around 14h 26m.

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