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

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

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  1. Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    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 1m
    £65–201

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    6h 14m
    £38–137

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Limerick to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Derbycar car
    10h 38m
    £79–374

  4. 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 31m
    £87–168

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712
    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
    13h 57m
    £109–193

  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to 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 48m
    £60–145

  7. 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 17m
    £50–178

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

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to 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
    7h 27m
    £73–193

  9. Train to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train
    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 47m
    £74–238

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

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train
    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
    7h 3m
    £64–245

  11. Train, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to East Midlands Airport

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane NOC - EMA
    8h 27m
    £44–226

  12. Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    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
    18h 10m
    £167–283

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

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Derby. However, you can take the line 343 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) 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 vehicle from Limerick to Derby via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 38m.

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