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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Limerick is to train and ferry and bus which costs €80 - €190 and takes 12h 50m.

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 6h 52m and costs €110 - €460.

How far is it from Cardiff to Limerick?

The distance between Cardiff and Limerick is 877 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 which takes 12h 50m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Cardiff to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 143+ hotels available in Limerick.

Cardiff to Limerick - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Limerick by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
6h 52m
€115–451
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
4. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
8h 20m
€68–356
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station55
12h 50m
€82–182
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
12h 55m
€161–261
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerick
9h 44m
€123–177
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)BHX - SNN
7h 1m
€117–309
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
8h 30m
€81–213
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
8h 35m
€105–280
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
8h 44m
€108–381
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Limerick
10h 49m
€95–226
Train, ferry, bus via Pembroke Dock
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station55
13h 59m
€95–139

Cardiff to Limerick by train, ferry, and bus

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12h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 876.5 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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 London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, 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 train from Cardiff Central to Limerick Colbert Station via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 12h 50m.

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