There are 6 ways to get from Caernarfon to Limerick by car, car ferry, taxi, ferry, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, car ferry
best- Drive from Caernarfon to Holyhead
- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerick
6h€81–111Bus, ferry, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Llys Watling4X
- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
10h 51m€67–88Taxi, ferry, train
- Take the taxi from Caernarfon to Holyhead Ferry
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
7h 36m€155–206Taxi, car ferry, bus
- Take the taxi from Caernarfon to Holyhead
- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay712
8h 59m€142–234Taxi, car ferry, train
- Take the taxi from Caernarfon to Holyhead
- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
8h 18m€133–160Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead station4X
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay300
10h 34m€91–131
Caernarfon to Limerick by bus, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Limerick is to bus and ferry and train which costs €65 - €90 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Limerick is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h and costs €80 - €120.
The distance between Caernarfon and Limerick is 351 km.
The best way to get from Caernarfon to Limerick without a car is to taxi and ferry and train which takes 7h 36m and costs €150 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Caernarfon to Limerick, including transfers.
There are 136+ hotels available in Limerick.
What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Limerick, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Caernarfon to Limerick. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Limerick. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Sean O'Casey Bridge, walk to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Limerick.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Arriva Wales
Bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Llys Watling
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Arriva Wales
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €43–49
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €190–200
- On Foot
- €40–50
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €42–95
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Passenger
- €42
- Passenger Car
- €160–220
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- €70–90
Town Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7831 268 995
- Website
- towncabscaernarfon.co.uk
Go Ahead Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7760 288 009
Caernarfon Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 7979 475 246
Town Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7831 268 995
- Website
- towncabscaernarfon.co.uk
Go Ahead Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7760 288 009
Caernarfon Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 7979 475 246
Town Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7831 268 995
- Website
- towncabscaernarfon.co.uk
Go Ahead Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7760 288 009
Caernarfon Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 7979 475 246
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