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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Poole is to train and ferry which costs £80 - £270 and takes 28h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Poole is to fly and bus which takes 6h 52m and costs £60 - £230.

How far is it from Limerick to Poole?

The distance between Limerick and Poole is 489 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Poole without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 23h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Limerick to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Poole bus from?

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

Where does the Limerick to Poole bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2228+ hotels available in Poole.

Limerick to Poole - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

Q: Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 12m.

There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Poole by plane, bus, busferry, train, 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 London Heathrow Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)SNN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
6h 52m
£61–223
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourg
4. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poole
29h 9m
£59–545
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 Heathrow Central Bus Station595 / ...
5. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
23h 12m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to HazelhatchIc
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourg
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poole
28h 32m
£81–263
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 Poole
11h 27m
£123–183
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
7h 50m
£83–252
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 London Waterloo to Poole
8h 2m
£72–252
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 Clapham Junction to Poole
7h 49m
£112–310
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 Southampton Central
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
9h 9m
£89–282
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 Southampton Central
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
9h 32m
£70–259

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

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 485.9 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Poole. 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 Central Bus Station, take the bus to Bournemouth Station, walk to Bournemouth, then take the train to Poole. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Seldown Coach Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 23h 12m.

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