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 £75 - £200 and takes 8h 24m.

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 21m and costs £75 - £260.

How far is it from Limerick to Southampton?

The distance between Limerick and Southampton is 463 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 20m and costs £160 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Limerick to Southampton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2039+ hotels available in Southampton.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Limerick to Southampton by plane, train, bus, 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, train
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 21m
£77–257
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 Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 33m
£70–281
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus 55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn 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 20m
£163–288
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Southamptoncar
13h 32m
£107–429
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
6h 26m
£73–187
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 Southampton Centraltrain
7h 14m
£89–236
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
6h 58m
£78–295
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
8h 1m
£106–240
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to 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 24m
£76–192
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to 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 53m
£102–218
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus 55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn 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 40m
£136–345
Bus, ferry, train #2
1. Take the bus from Upr Mallow Street to SETU Cork Roadbus
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus 370
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
18h 8m

Limerick to Southampton by bus, ferry, and train

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17h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 460.2 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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 Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, then take the train to Southampton Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Colbert to Southampton Central via Waterford Bus Stn, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Clarbeston Road, and Cardiff Central in around 16h 20m.

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