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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Limerick is to fly and train which costs €60 - €180 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs €65 - €270.

How far is it from Bristol to Limerick?

The distance between Bristol and Limerick is 833 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Limerick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 8m and costs €170 - €350.

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

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

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 133+ hotels available in Limerick.

Bristol to Limerick - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Limerick by train, plane, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
6h 42m
€117–448
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)BHX - SNN
6h 23m
€65–265
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
13h 8m
€171–342
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensway Q1
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay300
14h 14m
€167–260
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerick
10h 5m
€130–180
Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
7h 37m
€65–180
Fly Bristol Airport to Cork Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
7h 39m
€81–197
Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Limerick
9h 11m
€81–180
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
9h 18m
€69–323
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
8h 58m
€69–274
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station55
16h 3m
€101–171

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

26Weekly Services

14h 14mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Limerick.

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Distance: 833.5 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Limerick. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, 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 Bristol Temple Meads to Limerick via Stafford, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Dublin Connolly in around 13h 8m.

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