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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Southampton is to bus and fly and train which costs £55 - £200 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Southampton is to fly and train which takes 6h 32m and costs £90 - £300.

How far is it from Limerick to Southampton?

The distance between Limerick and Southampton is 487 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Southampton without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Fishguard which takes 16h 15m and costs £150 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Limerick to Southampton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1901+ hotels available in Southampton.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Southampton by plane, train, bus, 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 London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 32m
£92–295
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 Chichestertrain
3. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 58m
£49–223
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 Southampton Centraltrain
16h 15m
£159–320
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 Southampton Centraltrain
7h 9m
£60–232
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 London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 30m
£109–314
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
7h 55m
£78–266
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 Chichestertrain
4. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 56m
£64–252
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
8h 18m
£58–243
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 Southampton Centraltrain
8h 45m
£58–198
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 Southampton Centraltrain
17h 37m
£116–325

Limerick to Southampton by bus, ferry, and train

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Distance: 484.6 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Southampton. 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, take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Reading, then take the train to Southampton Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Southampton Central via Waterford Bus Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Clarbeston Road, and Cardiff Central in around 16h 15m.

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