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How to get fromLimerick to Exeterby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Limerick to Exeter by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 59m
    £93–248

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 22m
    £66–195

  3. Bus, ferry, train via Crewe

    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 Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    15h 30m
    £175–290

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Waterfordtrain train Re
    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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    16h 33m
    £132–221

  5. 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 Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 15m
    £135–406

  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    6h 51m
    £68–205

  7. Fly Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SNN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 21m
    £125–351

  8. 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 Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 9m
    £106–234

  9. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 39m
    £83–289

  10. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    17h 14m
    £160–277

  11. Bus, ferry, train #2

    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 Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    18h 9m
    £181–392

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

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration16h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Exeter. However, you can take the bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Exeter St Davids via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Dublin Airport, George's Quay, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Crewe, and Birmingham New Street in around 15h 30m.

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