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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Limerick is to fly and bus which costs €50 - €170 and takes 6h 30m.

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 €90 - €280.

How far is it from Bristol to Limerick?

The distance between Bristol and Limerick is 551 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 and bus via Fishguard which takes 15h 32m and costs €100 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Bristol to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 116+ hotels available in Limerick.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bristol to Limerick by plane, bus, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus
6h 30m
€50–167
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
15h 32m
€100–206
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 55
16h 7m
€114–324
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
6h 44m
€137–390
Fly Bristol Airport to Cork Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 39m
€82–235
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus
8h 6m
€65–275
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHX - SNN
6h 23m
€91–279
Fly Bristol Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BRS - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus
8h 34m
€58–270
Train, ferry, bus #2
1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Pembroke Docktrain
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to SETU Cork Roadbus 340
4. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to O'Connell Streetbus
16h 52m

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

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15h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 550.8 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Limerick. However, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 10, then take the bus to Limerick Arthur's Quay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Limerick via Cardiff Central, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Station, Waterford, and Limerick Junction in around 15h 32m.

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