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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Limerick is to train and fly which costs €80 - €230 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs €80 - €230.

How far is it from Folkestone to Limerick?

The distance between Folkestone and Limerick is 762 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Limerick without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 15h 20m and costs €160 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Folkestone to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 111+ hotels available in Limerick.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Folkestone to Limerick by train, plane, ferry, bus, 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 Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
6h 45m
€122–323
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
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
35h 43m
€55–645
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from George's Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 735
15h 20m
€166–322
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Folkestone to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
14h 34m
€196–324
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
6h 36m
€83–222
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central 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 41m
€91–328
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central 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 18m
€138–362
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central 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 53m
€138–346
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central 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 4m
€90–291

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

20Weekly Planes

1h 28mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Limerick.

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Distance: 762 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Folkestone 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 train from Folkestone Central to Limerick Arthur's Quay via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Sheriff Street, Mayor Street Lower, and George's Quay in around 15h 20m.

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