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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Limerick is to train and bus and fly which costs €85 - €220 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 8h and costs €130 - €600.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Limerick?

The distance between Dunkirk and Limerick is 1170 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Limerick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 15h 28m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Dunkirk to Limerick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dunkirk and Limerick?

Limerick is 1h behind Dunkirk. It is currently 12:01 AM in Dunkirk and 11:01 PM in Limerick.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 135+ hotels available in Limerick.

Dunkirk to Limerick - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Dunkirk to Limerick by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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

Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Shannon Airport (SNN)BRU - SNN
9h 10m
€129–328
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRU - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay
9h 28m
€83–287
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille EuropeTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
5. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
15h 28m
€191–557
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
2. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Limerick
26h 58m
€213–504
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
8h
€134–577
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)STN - SNN
8h 46m
€114–547
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Amiens
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroport
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BVA - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay
10h 57m
€88–211
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station55
31h 29m
€208–497

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dunkirk to Limerick.

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Distance: 1,169.6 km
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Limerick, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dunkirk to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Lille Europe, take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, take the train to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, walk to Brussels Airport (BRU) 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 Dunkerque to Limerick via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Dublin Connolly in around 15h 28m.

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