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 which costs €75 - €200 and takes 8h 30m.

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 1m and costs €65 - €210.

How far is it from Gloucester to Limerick?

The distance between Gloucester and Limerick is 610 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 which takes 12h 49m and costs €100 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Gloucester to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 133+ 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 Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)BHX - SNN
6h 1m
€67–209
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
8h 36m
€61–238
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
5. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
12h 49m
€107–247
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station55
16h 10m
€101–182
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gloucester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerick
9h 14m
€124–171
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
6h 44m
€124–377
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)STN - SNN
7h 51m
€113–336
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
8h 30m
€77–200
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
8h 32m
€93–217
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
8h 12m
€66–285
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
8h 34m
€70–201

Gloucester to Limerick by train, ferry, and bus

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16h 10mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gloucester to Limerick.

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Distance: 610.2 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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 Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 via Birmingham New Street, Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Dublin Connolly in around 12h 49m.

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