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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Limerick is to fly and train which costs €60 - €170 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Limerick is to bus and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs €80 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Limerick?

The distance between Glasgow and Limerick is 602 km.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Limerick without a car is to bus and ferry and train and bus which takes 12h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Glasgow to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Limerick bus from?

Glasgow to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Glasgow to Limerick bus arrive?

Glasgow to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 136+ hotels available in Limerick.

Glasgow to Limerick - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 11 ways to get from Glasgow to Limerick by bus, plane, busferry, train, 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.

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
5h 43m
€81–200
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 10m
€52–179
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
12h 9m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
8h 4m
€112–166
Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 27m
€64–170
Fly Glasgow Airport to Cork Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 35m
€94–217
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 16m
€66–192
Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 29m
€81–189
Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 12m
€85–227
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
12h 9m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quaybus 785
3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 735
13h 35m

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

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1h 20mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Glasgow to Limerick.

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Distance: 602.3 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Limerick. However, you can take the bus to Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Five Lamps, Eden Quay, and Burgh Quay in around 12h 9m.

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