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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Barnstaple is to bus and fly and train which costs £55 - £190 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Barnstaple is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 53m and costs £75 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.

How far is it from Limerick to Barnstaple?

The distance between Limerick and Barnstaple is 440 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Barnstaple without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 26h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Limerick to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Barnstaple bus from?

Limerick to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.

Where does the Limerick to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Limerick to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2219+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Limerick to Barnstaple by bus, plane, train, busferry, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ORK - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 53m
£77–210
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
9h 16m
£57–187
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
5. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
26h 35m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Anderson's Quay251
2. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoff
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouth
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
30h 42m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Barnstaple
11h 39m
£128–193
Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)SNN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 57m
£123–323
Fly Shannon Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)SNN - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
9h 39m
£105–293
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
11h 5m
£90–279
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
11h 10m
£75–364
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)DUB - NQY
3. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
12h 23m
£70–366
Bus, bus and ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Zone 10712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Glengall Street785
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
5. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
26h 54m

Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 437.7 mi
Duration: 8h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Barnstaple. However, you can take the bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Barnstaple. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 26h 35m.

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