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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Leicester is to fly and train which costs £45 - £220 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Leicester is to fly and train which takes 5h 48m and costs £40 - £170.

How far is it from Limerick to Leicester?

The distance between Limerick and Leicester is 507 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Leicester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 31m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Limerick to Leicester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 963+ hotels available in Leicester.

Limerick to Leicester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Leicester by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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 Leicester
6h 23m
£78–298
Fly Shannon Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)SNN - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
5h 48m
£42–165
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin HeustonRe / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
13h 31m
£120–235
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Leicester
12h 8m
£154–231
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)DUB - EMA
6h 34m
£45–177
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 Leicester
7h 14m
£51–151
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 Stansted Airport to Leicester
7h 34m
£47–217
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 Leicester
6h 51m
£48–174
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 Nuneaton
7h
£69–221
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneaton
7h 29m
£71–230

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

26Weekly Services

13h 31mAverage Duration

£120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 504.4 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Leicester. 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 Leicester. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Leicester via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Birmingham New Street in around 13h 31m.

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