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 33m.

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 5h 57m and costs €65 - €210.

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 bus and train and ferry which takes 13h 38m and costs €110 - €230.

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 159+ hotels available in Limerick.

Gloucester to Limerick - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Gloucester to Limerick by train, plane, car, car ferry, bus, or 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
€142–375
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
5h 57m
€67–207
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gloucester to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerickcar
11h 43m
€99–452
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
2. Take the train from Hereford to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
13h 38m
€110–222
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
€114–237
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 33m
€71–186
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 24m
€72–188
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
€115–302
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 42m
€103–298
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 42m
€108–244
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 28m
€77–286
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
€136–335

Gloucester to Limerick by bus, foot, train, ferry, and tram

21Weekly Services

13h 38mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gloucester to Limerick.

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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 vehicle from Gloucester to Limerick via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 43m.

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