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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Poole is to bus and fly and train which costs £60 - £270 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Poole is to fly and train which takes 7h 9m and costs £85 - £260.

How far is it from Limerick to Poole?

The distance between Limerick and Poole is 498 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 25h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m 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 2204+ 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 London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 33m.

There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Poole by plane, train, bus, busferry, car ferry, or 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 Woking to Pooletrain
7h 9m
£85–257
Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
7h 59m
£62–262
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 London Victoriabus
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
25h 33m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
29h 12m
£68–590
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Pooletrain
8h 7m
£102–276
Fly Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SNN - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Pooletrain
8h 5m
£80–269
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
9h 4m
£83–275
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
9h 27m
£64–262
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 International to Bournemouthtrain
9h 57m
£65–425
Bus, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus 300
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
29h 27m
£96–206

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

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 494.7 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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 Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, 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 London Victoria in around 25h 33m.

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