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 €70 - €200 and takes 8h 31m.

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 €55 - €260.

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 via Fishguard which takes 15h 36m and costs €85 - €200.

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 134+ 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 43m
€123–408
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 1m
€59–254
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 36m
€89–191
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 55
16h 11m
€100–269
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
€188–277
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 50m
€111–357
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 45m
€67–301
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 31m
€74–200
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 30m
€88–217
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 35m
€71–236
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 34m
€61–253

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

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15h 36mAverage Duration

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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 train from Gloucester to Limerick via Cardiff Central, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Station, Waterford, and Limerick Junction in around 15h 36m.

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