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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Dover is to fly and bus and train which costs £55 - £220 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Dover is to fly and train which takes 6h 52m and costs £85 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Dover. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 3m.

How far is it from Limerick to Dover?

The distance between Limerick and Dover is 486 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Dover without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 47m and costs £130 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Limerick to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Dover bus from?

Limerick to Dover bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.

Where does the Limerick to Dover bus arrive?

Limerick to Dover bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1097+ hotels available in Dover.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Limerick to Dover by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, 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 London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)SNN - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
6h 55m
£77–243
Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SNN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priory
6h 57m
£57–212
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to HazelhatchIc
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Euston
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
14h 47m
£130–240
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal814 / ...
24h 3m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Waterford Bus Station55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40
3. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
4. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dover
33h 47m
£192–485
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
7h 53m
£94–252
Fly Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)SNN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
6h 52m
£89–244
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)ORK - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priory
7h 50m
£65–231
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)ORK - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
7h 50m
£101–263
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Luton 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 Luton Airport (LTN)DUB - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
8h 13m
£73–232
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to London Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUB - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
8h 28m
£77–250
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 Dover
11h 43m
£147–211

Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 482.7 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Dover. However, you can take the line 343 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Dover Priory. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Dover Priory via Hazelhatch, Dublin Connolly, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 14h 47m.

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