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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Portsmouth is to fly and train which costs £55 - £210 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Portsmouth is to fly and train which takes 6h 9m and costs £35 - £210.

How far is it from Limerick to Portsmouth?

The distance between Limerick and Portsmouth is 457 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Portsmouth without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Fishguard which takes 17h and costs £160 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Limerick to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portsmouth?

There are 2777+ hotels available in Portsmouth.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Portsmouth by plane, train, bus, ferry, 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 Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
6h 13m
£67–212
Fly Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SNN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
6h 9m
£39–207
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
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 ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Clarbeston Road to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
17h
£167–325
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Upper Mallow Street to SETU Cork Roadbus
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Wexford O'Hanrahan Stationbus 340
3. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
30h 10m
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 Portsmouth & Southseatrain
7h 11m
£84–231
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ORK - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
7h 7m
£53–196
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 London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
7h 16m
£59–202
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane KIR - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
7h 29m
£71–268
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 Portsmouth & Southseatrain
9h 5m
£62–193
Bus, ferry, train
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 ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
18h 23m
£126–335

Limerick to Portsmouth by bus, ferry, and train

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18h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 454.6 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth & Southsea. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Portsmouth & Southsea via Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Clarbeston Road, and Cardiff Central in around 17h.

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