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 €60 - €200 and takes 8h 27m.

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 53m and costs €45 - €220.

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 Bus Stand 11 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 808 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 train and bus and bus and ferry via Dublin which takes 21h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m 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 136+ 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
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
€92–351
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHX - SNN
5h 53m
€48–220
Train, bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
5. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
21h 9m
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
€176–260
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 20m
€51–304
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
€79–271
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 27m
€61–192
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 25m
€51–219
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 18m
€108–370
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 Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
22h 34m
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
5. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
23h 29m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Limerick.

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Distance: 808.5 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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 London St Pancras Intl, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, 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 Leicester to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Sheffield, Meadowhall, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Burgh Quay in around 21h 9m.

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