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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Limerick is to fly and train which costs €50 - €200 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Limerick is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Limerick?

The distance between Edinburgh and Limerick is 549 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Limerick without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 14h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Edinburgh to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Limerick bus from?

Edinburgh to Limerick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Limerick bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 148+ hotels available in Limerick.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh to Limerick by plane, train, busferry, bus, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
5h 14m
€67–237
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain
7h 47m
€52–196
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
14h 9m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
8h 55m
€129–204
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 47m
€64–179
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 32m
€68–195
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 47m
€93–242
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 49m
€80–158
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 37m
€78–176
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus
8h 40m
€88–201
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Princes 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 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
14h 30m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quaybus 785
4. Take the bus from George's Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 735
15h 56m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

2Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Limerick.

Launch map view

Distance: 548.6 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Limerick, Ireland?

Ryanair flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) twice a week.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.