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 59m.

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 33m and costs €75 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 47m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Limerick?

The distance between Bournemouth and Limerick is 768 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 bus and bus and ferry which takes 25h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Bournemouth to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Limerick bus from?

Bournemouth to Limerick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Limerick bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Limerick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 148+ hotels available in Limerick.

Bournemouth to Limerick - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bournemouth to Limerick by bus, plane, busferry, car ferry, or train

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
best
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
6h 33m
€77–272
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
7h 59m
€71–280
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
25h 47m
Car ferry, bus via Dublin
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
31h 39m
€122–248
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 13m
€73–319
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
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 train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 23m
€95–253
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 5m
€98–281
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 Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 55
31h 40m
€81–649

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

20Weekly Planes

1h 26mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Limerick.

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Distance: 767.9 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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 Terminal 5, walk to Heathrow Terminal 5 station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 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 bus from Bournemouth Station to Limerick Arthur's Quay via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 25h 47m.

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