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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Bournemouth is to fly and train which costs £60 - £250 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Bournemouth is to fly and bus which takes 6h 20m and costs £65 - £260.

How far is it from Limerick to Bournemouth?

The distance between Limerick and Bournemouth is 483 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Bournemouth without a car is to train and ferry which takes 16h 22m and costs £150 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Limerick to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2366+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Limerick to Bournemouth - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Limerick to Bournemouth by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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

Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
6h 20m
£67–257
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 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
9h 5m
£62–229
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Wolverhamptontrain
4. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain
16h 22m
£154–414
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgferry
4. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Pooleferry
29h 27m
£98–640
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
7h 18m
£84–276
Fly Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SNN - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
7h 11m
£69–265
Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
7h 42m
£63–242
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
8h 42m
£80–252
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ORK - LGW
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
8h 9m
£86–274

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

26Weekly Services

16h 22mAverage Duration

£154Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Limerick to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 480.1 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Bournemouth. However, you can take the line 343 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Central Bus Station, then take the bus to Bournemouth Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Bournemouth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Wolverhampton in around 16h 22m.

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