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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Derby is to bus and fly and train which costs £65 - £220 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Derby is to fly and train which takes 5h 27m and costs £55 - £270.

How far is it from Limerick to Derby?

The distance between Limerick and Derby is 373 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Derby without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 15m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Limerick to Derby, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2126+ hotels available in Derby.

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

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

Fly Shannon Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SNN - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 27m
£57–267
Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
6h 8m
£50–242
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 Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
12h 15m
£123–250
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 300
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
13h 4m
£122–248
Bus, ferry, train via Buxton
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to 3Arenabus 735
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Placebus 199
17h 16m
£111–153
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester 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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
6h 29m
£61–223
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 30m
£64–286
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 Derbytrain
6h 53m
£68–213
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
7h 11m
£55–251
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 St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
7h 1m
£93–268
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 St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
7h 19m
£81–221
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Derbycar
11h 53m
£150–232

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

26Weekly Services

12h 15mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Limerick to Derby.

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Distance: 370.5 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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 Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, 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 15m.

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