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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Gloucester is to bus and fly and train which costs £50 - £160 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Gloucester is to fly and train which takes 6h 5m and costs £55 - £180.

How far is it from Limerick to Gloucester?

The distance between Limerick and Gloucester is 383 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Gloucester without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Fishguard which takes 14h 26m and costs £75 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Limerick to Gloucester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Gloucester?

There are 1475+ hotels available in Gloucester.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Limerick to Gloucester by plane, train, bus, ferry, 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)SNN - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester
6h 5m
£55–174
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
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 Gloucester
7h 8m
£52–203
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
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 ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucester
14h 26m
£78–173
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to WaterfordRe
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 Cardiff Central
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucester
15h 28m
£73–167
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 Gloucester
9h 25m
£107–146
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ORK - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
6h 52m
£73–174
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
7h 15m
£53–151
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 Paddington to Gloucester
7h 5m
£100–324
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 Gloucester
7h 31m
£55–170
Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester
7h 50m
£55–248
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 Paddington to Gloucester
8h 3m
£117–333
Bus, ferry, train
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 ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucester
15h 45m
£88–153

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

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14h 26mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Limerick to Gloucester.

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Distance: 381.1 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Gloucester via Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Cardiff Central in around 14h 26m.

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