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There are 12 ways to get from Limerick to Birmingham by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Shannon Airport to Birmingham Airport

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    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SNN - BHX
    4h 30m
    £31–154

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    12h 21m
    £95–189

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    13h 7m
    £94–219

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus bus 40
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 112
    18h 25m
    £87–125

  5. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    5h 56m
    £39–130

  6. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    5h 33m
    £35–153

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 36m
    £51–189

  8. Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 15m
    £39–208

  9. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 41m
    £54–231

  10. Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 27m
    £77–310

  11. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    7h 18m
    £45–207

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Birminghamcar car
    11h 46m
    £149–226

Limerick to Birmingham by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Ryanair flies from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 4 times a week.

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