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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Limerick is to train and fly and bus which costs €70 - €190 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs €65 - €250.

How far is it from Gloucester to Limerick?

The distance between Gloucester and Limerick is 827 km.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Limerick without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 55m and costs €130 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Gloucester to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 157+ hotels available in Limerick.

Gloucester to Limerick - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Gloucester to Limerick by train, plane, ferry, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
6h 48m
€135–385
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHX - SNN
6h
€69–247
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Pembroke Docktrain
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
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
14h 55m
€134–334
Train, ferry, bus via Swansea
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Swanseatrain
2. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
15h 37m
€113–231
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gloucester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
12h 25m
€160–270
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus
7h 30m
€70–205
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus
7h 27m
€73–188
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
7h 47m
€114–312
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
7h 48m
€104–308
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 39m
€103–273
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 32m
€78–276

Gloucester to Limerick by train, ferry, and bus

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14h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 826.7 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Gloucester to Limerick. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, 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 Gloucester to Limerick Colbert Station via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Waterford Bus Station in around 14h 55m.

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