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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Limerick is to fly and train which costs €45 - €200 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs €60 - €240.

How far is it from Derby to Limerick?

The distance between Derby and Limerick is 593 km.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Limerick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 28m and costs €95 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Derby to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 148+ hotels available in Limerick.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Derby 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 Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHX - SNN
5h 51m
€63–238
Fly East Midlands Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EMA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 53m
€48–196
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
12h 28m
€97–190
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 55
18h 1m
€175–325
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
11h 45m
€143–247
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
6h 32m
€77–246
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
7h 34m
€131–305
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 25m
€71–194
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
4. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 5m
€81–275
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 6m
€85–232
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 25m
€71–237

Derby to Limerick by train, ferry, foot, and tram

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12h 28mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 593.1 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Limerick, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Derby to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 Derby to Limerick via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 28m.

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