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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Limerick is to train and fly which costs €85 - €250 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €65 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Limerick. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 34m.

How far is it from Leicester to Limerick?

The distance between Leicester and Limerick is 590 km.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Limerick without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 22h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Leicester to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Limerick bus from?

Leicester to Limerick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Limerick bus arrive?

Leicester to Limerick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 148+ hotels available in Limerick.

Leicester to Limerick - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Leicester to Limerick by train, plane, bus, busferry, 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
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1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHX - SNN
5h 52m
€70–294
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
22h 34m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leicester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
12h 3m
€183–282
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
6h 46m
€107–301
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
7h 21m
€103–335
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
7h 7m
€94–341
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester 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 26m
€86–246
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester 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 22m
€77–313
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 20m
€123–330
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
22h 55m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin #2
1. Take the bus from Asda to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
24h 8m

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Limerick.

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Distance: 590.3 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Leicester 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 bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 22h 34m.

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