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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which costs £50 - £160 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 6h 42m and costs £95 - £410.

How far is it from Limerick to Cardiff?

The distance between Limerick and Cardiff is 364 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Cardiff without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Holyhead which takes 13h 16m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Limerick to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1514+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Limerick to Cardiff - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Limerick to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, ferry, 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.

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 Cardiff Central
6h 47m
£75–220
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
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
6h 55m
£50–301
Bus, ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2712
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
13h 16m
£119–199
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to HazelhatchIc
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
13h 45m
£119–198
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 Cardiff
9h 56m
£103–153
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 10m
£51–157
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 Cardiff Central
6h 42m
£95–404
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 Cardiff Central
7h 11m
£99–278
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 Cardiff Central
8h 37m
£69–234
Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central
8h 33m
£92–293
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Upper Mallow Street to SETU Cork Road
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europort370
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central
13h 26m
Bus, ferry, train #2
1. Take the bus from Limerick Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central
14h 15m
£77–135

Limerick to Cardiff by bus, foot, ferry, and train

35Weekly Services

13h 16mAverage Duration

£119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 361.4 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Cardiff. 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, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Cardiff Central via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 13h 16m.

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