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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Leicester is to bus and fly and train which costs £60 - £150 and takes 7h 15m.

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 44m and costs £45 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.

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 bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 20h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Limerick to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Leicester bus from?

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

Where does the Limerick to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1000+ hotels available in Leicester.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Limerick to Leicester by plane, train, bus, busferry, 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 London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
6h 24m
£110–292
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane DUB - EMA
6h 39m
£41–147
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
5. Take the train from Lancaster to Nuneatontrain
20h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Leicestercar
12h 11m
£132–232
Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
7h 30m
£89–197
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
7h 15m
£60–150
Fly Shannon Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SNN - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
5h 44m
£49–194
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
6h 47m
£57–223
Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
7h 1m
£68–209
Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane NOC - EMA
8h 16m
£63–209
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
22h 30m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 300
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus
24h 7m

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

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 504.4 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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 bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Leicester via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Night Std, Lancaster, and Nuneaton in around 20h 35m.

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