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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Limerick is to fly and bus which costs €45 - €220 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs €100 - €260.

How far is it from Cardiff to Limerick?

The distance between Cardiff and Limerick is 611 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Limerick without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Fishguard which takes 13h 38m and costs €85 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Cardiff to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 159+ hotels available in Limerick.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Limerick by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
7h 34m
€71–185
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
7h 3m
€47–217
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
13h 38m
€85–169
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 55
15h 6m
€71–232
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
7h 28m
€158–406
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHX - SNN
7h 1m
€100–252
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 36m
€108–243
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
8h 23m
€105–300
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 55
14h 13m
€99–291

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

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13h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 610.6 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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 Airport Zone 10, then take the bus to Limerick Arthurs Qy. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Limerick via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Stn, Waterford, and Limerick Junction in around 13h 38m.

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