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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Limerick is to drive and car ferry which costs €150 - €260 and takes 12h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Limerick is to drive and car ferry which takes 12h 3m and costs €150 - €260.

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 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.

How far is it from Leicester to Limerick?

The distance between Leicester and Limerick is 853 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 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m 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 111+ hotels available in Limerick.

Leicester to Limerick - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 12 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 London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
7h 20m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
12h 3m
€150–256
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 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
22h 25m
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 54m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHX - SNN
6h 1m
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 9m
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 35m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 47m
Fly East Midlands Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EMA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 32m
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 26m
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 #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 to Burgh Quaybus 785
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
24h 2m

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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1h 30mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Limerick.

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Distance: 852.6 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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 Stansted Airport, walk to London Stansted Airport (STN) 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 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 22h 25m.

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