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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Limerick is to fly and train which costs €60 - €170 and takes 8h 12m.

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 7h 1m and costs €120 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Durham University and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 27m.

How far is it from Durham to Limerick?

The distance between Durham and Limerick is 710 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 23m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m 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 Megabus UK, depart from Durham University station.

Where does the Durham to Limerick bus arrive?

Durham to Limerick bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 133+ hotels available in Limerick.

Durham to Limerick - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Durham to Limerick by train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, 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 Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
7h 29m
€72–275
Fly Newcastle to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)NCL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
8h 12m
€62–168
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willows
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
13h 23m
€117–211
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
5. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
16h 27m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Durham to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerick
9h 44m
€139–192
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)EDI - SNN
7h 1m
€121–256
Train to Liverpool, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LPL - SNN
7h 46m
€129–485
Fly Newcastle to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Limerick
9h 26m
€88–188
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
9h 6m
€69–231
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
10h 4m
€77–264
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Durham University to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay300
18h 27m
Bus, bus and ferry via John Dobson Street
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay712
18h 47m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Durham to Limerick.

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Distance: 710.4 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Durham to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Durham to Limerick via Newton-le-Willows, Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Dublin Connolly in around 13h 23m.

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