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 - €280 and takes 6h 50m.

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 45m and costs €85 - €310.

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 53m.

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 bus and bus and ferry which takes 24h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m 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 133+ hotels available in Limerick.

Dover to Limerick - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Dover to Limerick by train, plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, 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 Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
6h 48m
€91–319
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
6h 50m
€71–274
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
24h 53m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 55
33h 50m
€232–551
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dover to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
14h 39m
€224–329
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LGW - SNN
6h 45m
€85–301
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 21m
€112–338
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 51m
€130–353
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 14m
€77–263

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

20Weekly Planes

1h 26mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dover to Limerick.

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Distance: 773.6 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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 bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Limerick Arthur's Quay via London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 24h 53m.

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