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 - €230 and takes 8h 38m.

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 €70 - €340.

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 55m and costs €170 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Gloucester to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 148+ hotels available in Limerick.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Gloucester to Limerick by train, plane, bus, ferry, 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 43m
€135–402
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
€74–331
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 55m
€175–254
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
€173–292
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 24m
€191–294
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 51m
€121–331
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 40m
€110–373
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
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 train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 38m
€77–225
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 38m
€93–242
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
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 train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 34m
€91–263
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 35m
€82–320
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
€172–287

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

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13h 55mAverage Duration

€175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 826.7 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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 bus from Transport Hub to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Country Bus Station, Hereford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey Street, and Burgh Quay in around 13h 55m.

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