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 £50 - £160 and takes 6h 50m.

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 24m and costs £65 - £190.

How far is it from Limerick to Derby?

The distance between Limerick and Derby is 389 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 bus and ferry and train via Holyhead which takes 12h 52m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Limerick to Derby, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2098+ hotels available in Derby.

Limerick to Derby - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Limerick to Derby by plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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 Manchester Airport, train
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1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
6h 8m
£50–223
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 Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
12h 52m
£77–144
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to HazelhatchIc
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
13h 3m
£74–145
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 Derby
8h 28m
£93–143
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 Derby
5h 24m
£65–183
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 Derby
6h 50m
£50–159
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ORK - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
7h 11m
£53–212
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 St Pancras Intl to Derby
7h 7m
£83–333
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ORK - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
6h 27m
£72–192
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester 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 Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
7h 34m
£59–199
Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SNN - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
7h 22m
£78–316
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin HeustonIc
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
13h 28m
£72–137
Bus, ferry, train
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 Fishguard Harbour0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Crewe
5. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
17h 43m
£159–267

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

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12h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 387.2 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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 bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Derby via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Crewe in around 12h 52m.

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