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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Limerick is to train and bus and fly which costs €90 - €260 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 9h 19m and costs €150 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 33m.

How far is it from Calais to Limerick?

The distance between Calais and Limerick is 1018 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Limerick without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 26h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Calais to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Limerick bus from?

Calais to Limerick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where does the Calais to Limerick bus arrive?

Calais to Limerick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Limerick?

Limerick is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 5:43 PM in Calais and 4:43 PM in Limerick.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 138+ hotels available in Limerick.

Calais to Limerick - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Calais to Limerick by train, plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, or car

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

Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
9h 22m
€127–629
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amiens
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroport
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BVA - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
11h 45m
€92–258
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay712
26h 33m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
2. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Limerick
27h 4m
€215–508
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)STN - SNN
9h 39m
€118–531
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LGW - SNN
9h 19m
€156–601
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRU - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
10h 52m
€106–324
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cork Airport (ORK)AMS - ORK
5. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
12h 47m
€206–479
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station55
31h 11m
€237–536
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin ConnollyIc
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
32h 46m
€241–535

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

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1h 26mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,017.9 km
Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Limerick, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Calais to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Lille Flandres, walk to Gare Lille Flandres, take the subway to Lille Europe, walk to Lille Europe, take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 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 Calais to Limerick Arthur's Quay via London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glengall Street, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 26h 33m.

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