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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Limerick is to train and fly which costs €70 - €250 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 51m.

How far is it from Dover to Limerick?

The distance between Dover and Limerick is 774 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Limerick without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 14h 50m and costs €160 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Dover to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Limerick bus from?

Dover to Limerick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Where does the Dover to Limerick bus arrive?

Dover to Limerick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 134+ hotels available in Limerick.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Dover to Limerick by train, plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
6h 58m
€101–284
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)STN - SNN
6h 53m
€72–244
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
3. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
14h 50m
€161–268
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay712
24h 51m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirk
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk 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
33h 50m
€231–551
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LGW - SNN
6h 48m
€115–286
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
9h 32m
€122–303
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LCY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
8h 58m
€130–363
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)STN - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
9h 19m
€78–263
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)STN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
9h 22m
€89–266
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dover to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerick
11h 31m
€170–238

Dover to Limerick by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

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14h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 773.6 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Dover to Limerick. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, 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 Dover Priory to Limerick via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Port, Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, Five Lamps, and Dublin Connolly in around 14h 50m.

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