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How to get fromCardiff to University of Limerickby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry, bus via Holyhead

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to UL Student Centrebus300
    12h 41m
    €157–245

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Elm Parkbus
    8h 3m
    €54–282

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimericktrainIc
    13h 19m
    €166–264

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to University of Limerickcar
    9h 44m
    €126–176

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Elm Parkbus
    8h 14m
    €67–195

  6. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus40 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus55
    13h 43m
    €90–188

  7. Train, ferry, bus #2

    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 Stationbus40 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Bus Stationbus55
    14h 52m
    €87–155

  8. 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)planeLHR - SNN
    7h 43m
    €118–337

  9. 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)planeBHX - SNN
    7h 53m
    €100–289

  10. 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)planeBRS - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
    9h 20m
    €99–229

  11. 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)planeMAN - SNN
    9h 34m
    €80–259

  12. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeBRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Limericktrain
    11h 26m
    €97–232

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€157Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to University of Limerick. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Eden Quay, walk to Burgh Quay, take the bus to UL Student Centre, then walk to University of Limerick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to University of Limerick via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, Limerick, Limerick Arthur's Quay, and UL Student Centre in around 13h 19m.

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