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How to get fromLimerick to Derbyby bus, plane, train, ferry, car or car ferry

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

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

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    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 Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train
    6h 30m
    £48–189

  2. Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train
    6h 9m
    £36–208

  3. 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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    12h 21m
    £98–171

  4. Bus, ferry, train via Holyhead

    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 Derbytrain train
    13h 56m
    £100–161

  5. 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 Derbycar car
    11h 53m
    £144–215

  6. Fly Shannon Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SNN - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    5h 14m
    £37–181

  7. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    6h 40m
    £46–157

  8. 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 Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train
    7h 12m
    £43–207

  9. 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 St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train
    7h 3m
    £83–393

  10. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    6h 17m
    £42–180

  11. 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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    7h 34m
    £66–183

  12. Bus, ferry, train

    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 Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Crewetrain train
    5. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    17h 49m
    £169–262

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Derby. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Sheffield, then take the train to Derby. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Derby via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Crewe in around 12h 21m.

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