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 which costs £40 - £200 and takes 6h 54m.

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 47m and costs £100 - £360.

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 Fishguard which takes 12h 58m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Limerick to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1568+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Limerick to Cardiff by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
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 Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 49m
£64–182
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
6h 54m
£43–200
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
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 Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
12h 58m
£71–145
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Upper Mallow Street to SETU Cork Roadbus
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Wexford Hospitalbus 340
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardensbus 112
16h 41m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 12m
£46–159
Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 47m
£105–352
Fly Shannon Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SNN - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 14m
£53–240
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 40m
£60–216
Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 28m
£65–221
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain Re
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 1m
£66–139
Bus, ferry, train
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 Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 18m
£81–125

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

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12h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 361.4 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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 Colbert Station to Cardiff Central via Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 12h 58m.

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