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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Limerick Junction Station is to bus and ferry which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Limerick Junction Station is to fly and train which takes 7h 11m and costs €65 - €300.

How far is it from Cardiff to Limerick Junction Station?

The distance between Cardiff and Limerick Junction Station is 464 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Limerick Junction Station without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Limerick Junction which takes 12h 3m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Cardiff to Limerick Junction Station, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Limerick Junction Station?

Limerick Junction Station is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:30 PM in Cardiff and 6:30 PM in Limerick Junction Station.

Where can I stay near Limerick Junction Station?

There are 76+ hotels available in Limerick Junction Station.

Cardiff to Limerick Junction Station - 12 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Limerick Junction Station by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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

Train, ferry, bus via Limerick Junction
best
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 Junction55
12h 3m
€84–185
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
7h 11m
€65–299
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
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 Junction55
14h 26m
€69–107
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 Junction Station
9h 46m
€126–176
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
7h 22m
€78–212
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick JunctionIc
12h 20m
€82–175
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 train from Waterford to Limerick JunctionIc
13h 29m
€74–135
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
7h 16m
€92–217
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
8h 8m
€138–371
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
8h 3m
€119–336
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
8h 18m
€105–294
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 Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
9h 57m
€93–225

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

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12h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 463.9 km
Duration: 12h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Limerick Junction Station. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Waterford Bus Station, take the bus to Limerick Junction, then walk to Limerick Junction Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Limerick Junction Station via Upper Park Road, Pembroke Dock station, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Station, and Limerick Junction in around 14h 26m.

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