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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Limerick is to fly and bus which costs €45 - €170 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 6h 53m and costs €95 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Limerick Arthurs Qy via John Dobson Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.

How far is it from Durham to Limerick?

The distance between Durham and Limerick is 730 km.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Limerick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 48m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 13h 48m to get from Durham to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Limerick bus from?

Durham to Limerick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Durham to Limerick bus arrive?

Durham to Limerick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 159+ hotels available in Limerick.

Durham to Limerick - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and bus and ferry

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

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows 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
13h 48m
€134–251
Fly Newcastle to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NCL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
6h 58m
€48–162
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712
14h 46m
€156–281
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712
18h 24m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Durham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
9h 48m
€110–199
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
19h 33m
Fly Newcastle to Shannon Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane NCL - SNN
8h 26m
€99–171
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
7h 1m
€92–278
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
6h 53m
€96–314
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
8h 49m
€77–218
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 31m
€96–277

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

24Weekly Services

13h 48mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 729.8 km
Duration: 13h 48m

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

British Airways, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Shannon Airport (SNN) 3 times a day.

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