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How to get fromCardiff to Limerickby train, plane, bus or ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Limerick by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus bus
    7h 32m
    €70–205

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus bus
    7h
    €47–237

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus bus 40
    4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic
    13h 38m
    €83–168

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus bus 112
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 340
    4. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to O'Connell Streetbus bus
    16h 18m

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    7h 26m
    €152–415

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHX - SNN
    7h 4m
    €101–294

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    8h 41m
    €103–273

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    8h 23m
    €104–297

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BRS - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus bus
    9h 36m
    €79–308

  10. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus bus 40
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus bus 55
    14h 13m
    €97–281

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration13h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Limerick, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, 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 Cardiff Central to Limerick via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Station, Waterford, and Limerick Junction in around 13h 38m.

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